- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texarkana, AR
Genoa Central Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Genoa Central Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050411000151
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Genoa Central Elem. School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Genoa Central Elem. School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Genoa Central Elem. School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Genoa Central School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050411000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Genoa Central Elem. School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 050411000151 · Texarkana, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 15.9:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gary E. Cobb Middle School (303 students)
Genoa Central Elem. School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Genoa Central Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Genoa Central Elem. School
365 students
- Gary E. Cobb M
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
303 students
- Genoa Central
Genoa Central Junior High
287 students
- Genoa Central
Genoa Central High School
258 students
What this shows Genoa Central Elem. School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Genoa Central Elem. School compares
Genoa Central Elem. 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 70% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$11,174
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Genoa Central Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Genoa Central School District reports $11,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Genoa Central Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary E. Cobb Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Genoa Central Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Genoa Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Genoa Central Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Genoa Central Elem. School
How many students attend Genoa Central Elem. School?
Genoa Central Elem. School has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texarkana, AR. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central Elem. School is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Genoa Central Elem. School?
31.8% of students at Genoa Central Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Genoa Central Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Genoa Central Elem. School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genoa Central Elem. School?
Genoa Central Elem. 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 Genoa Central Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Genoa Central Elem. School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, 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 Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Genoa Central School District?
Besides Genoa Central Elem. School, Genoa Central School District also operates Gary E. Cobb Middle School (303 students), Genoa Central Junior High (287 students), and Genoa Central High School (258 students). See the Genoa Central School District district page for the complete list.