- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fouke, AR
Fouke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fouke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050636000379
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fouke Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fouke · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fouke Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fouke Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fouke, AR.
School address
District: Fouke School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050636000379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Fouke Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050636000379 · Fouke, AR Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 16.1:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Fouke High School (349 students)
Fouke Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fouke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fouke Elementary School
514 students
- Fouke High Sch
Fouke High School
349 students
- Paulette Smith
Paulette Smith Middle School
244 students
What this shows Fouke Elementary School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fouke Elementary School compares
Fouke 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 72% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$10,769
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Fouke Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fouke School District reports $10,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fouke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouke High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paulette Smith Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fouke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fouke Elementary School
How many students attend Fouke Elementary School?
Fouke Elementary School has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fouke, AR. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fouke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fouke Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fouke Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Fouke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fouke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fouke Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Fouke, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fouke Elementary School?
Fouke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Fouke Elementary School rank among public schools in Fouke?
By Resource Investment Index, Fouke Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fouke, 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 Fouke School District?
Besides Fouke Elementary School, Fouke School District also operates Fouke High School (349 students) and Paulette Smith Middle School (244 students). See the Fouke School District district page for the complete list.