- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eureka Springs, AR
Eureka Springs Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Eureka Springs Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050597000305
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eureka Springs Elem. School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eureka Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eureka Springs Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Springs Elem. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eureka Springs, AR.
School address
District: Eureka Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050597000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Eureka Springs Elem. School shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 050597000305 · Eureka Springs, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 13.4:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Springs High School (221 students)
Eureka Springs Elem. School shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Eureka Springs Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eureka Springs Elem. School
227 students
- Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs High School
221 students
- Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Middle School
192 students
What this shows Eureka Springs Elem. School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eureka Springs Elem. School compares
Eureka Springs Elem. School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Eureka Springs Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eureka Springs School District reports $15,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eureka Springs Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eureka Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eureka Springs Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eureka Springs Elem. School
How many students attend Eureka Springs Elem. School?
Eureka Springs Elem. School has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eureka Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs Elem. School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eureka Springs Elem. School?
45.8% of students at Eureka Springs Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eureka Springs Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Eureka Springs Elem. School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Eureka Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eureka Springs Elem. School?
Eureka Springs Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eureka Springs Elem. School rank among public schools in Eureka Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Springs Elem. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eureka Springs, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Eureka Springs School District?
Besides Eureka Springs Elem. School, Eureka Springs School District also operates Eureka Springs High School (221 students) and Eureka Springs Middle School (192 students). See the Eureka Springs School District district page for the complete list.