- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 5.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flippin, AR
Flippin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flippin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050615000330
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flippin Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Flippin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Flippin Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flippin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Flippin, AR.
School address
District: Flippin School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050615000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Flippin Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-26.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 050615000330 · Flippin, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Flippin High School (246 students)
Flippin Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-26.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Flippin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Flippin Elementary School
337 students
- Flippin High S
Flippin High School
246 students
- Flippin Middle
Flippin Middle School
222 students
What this shows Flippin Elementary School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flippin Elementary School compares
Flippin Elementary 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$13,884
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Flippin Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flippin School District reports $13,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flippin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flippin High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flippin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flippin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flippin Elementary School
How many students attend Flippin Elementary School?
Flippin Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flippin, AR. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flippin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flippin Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 26% 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 Flippin Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Flippin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flippin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flippin Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Flippin, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flippin Elementary School?
Flippin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Flippin Elementary School rank among public schools in Flippin?
By Resource Investment Index, Flippin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Flippin, 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 Flippin School District?
Besides Flippin Elementary School, Flippin School District also operates Flippin High School (246 students) and Flippin Middle School (222 students). See the Flippin School District district page for the complete list.