- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Evening Star Elementary School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 050306001684 · Rogers, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 21.7:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
Evening Star Elementary School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Evening Star Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentonville Hi
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- Centerton Gamb 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- Lincoln Junior 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- This school 716
Evening Star Elementary School
716 students
What this shows Evening Star Elementary School reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evening Star Elementary School compares
Evening Star Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.