- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Memphis, AR
Faulk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Faulk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050804000522
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faulk Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Faulk Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faulk Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: West Memphis School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050804000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Faulk Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 050804000522 · West Memphis, AR Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 16.3:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students)
Faulk Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Faulk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Academies
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
897 students
- Jackson/Wonder
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School
554 students
- This school
Faulk Elementary School
523 students
- Wonder Junior
Wonder Junior High School
511 students
- Bragg Elementa
Bragg Elementary School
473 students
- Richland Eleme
Richland Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Faulk Elementary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faulk Elementary School compares
Faulk 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 74% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
White 1.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Faulk Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Memphis School District reports $13,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Faulk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies of West Memphis Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson/Wonder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wonder Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bragg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faulk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- 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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Faulk Elementary School
How many students attend Faulk Elementary School?
Faulk Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Memphis, AR. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faulk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Faulk Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Faulk Elementary School?
98.6% of students at Faulk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faulk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Faulk Elementary School is African American at 96.0% of enrollment, in West Memphis, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faulk Elementary School?
Faulk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Faulk Elementary School rank among schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Faulk Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Memphis School District?
Besides Faulk Elementary School, West Memphis School District also operates The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students), Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students), and Wonder Junior High School (511 students). See the West Memphis School District district page for the complete list.