Enrollment
716
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rogers, AR
Evening Star Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Evening Star Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050306001684
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evening Star Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Evening Star Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evening Star Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306001684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evening Star Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evening Star Elementary School
Evening Star Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Rogers, Arkansas, enrolling 716 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Arkansas schools and 60% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.7% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students) and Bentonville West High School (2,661 students) alongside Evening Star Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Evening Star Elementary School compares
Evening Star Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 60% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 92% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 97% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Evening Star Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bentonville School District, which includes Evening Star Elementary School.
$11,698
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 37.5%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Evening Star Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evening Star Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Evening Star Elementary School
How many students attend Evening Star Elementary School?
Evening Star Elementary School has 716 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rogers, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evening Star Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evening Star Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 60% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evening Star Elementary School?
4.7% of students at Evening Star Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evening Star Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Evening Star Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evening Star Elementary School?
Evening Star Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evening Star Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Evening Star Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Rogers, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rogers on the city page.
Is Evening Star Elementary School a good school?
Evening Star Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Evening Star Elementary School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.
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