Enrollment
416
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gentry, AR
Gentry Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Gentry Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050654000389
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gentry Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gentry · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gentry Intermediate School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gentry, AR.
School address
District: Gentry School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050654000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gentry Intermediate School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gentry Intermediate School
Gentry Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Gentry, Arkansas, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Gentry School District also operates Gentry High School (565 students) and Gentry Middle School (425 students) alongside Gentry Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gentry Intermediate School compares
Gentry Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$11,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Gentry Intermediate School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gentry School District, which includes Gentry Intermediate School.
$11,487
Per student
-6%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 33.6%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gentry Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gentry Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gentry Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gentry Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gentry Intermediate School
How many students attend Gentry Intermediate School?
Gentry Intermediate School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gentry, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gentry Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gentry Intermediate School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gentry Intermediate School?
43.4% of students at Gentry Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gentry Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Gentry Intermediate School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Gentry, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gentry Intermediate School?
Gentry Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gentry Intermediate School rank among public schools in Gentry?
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gentry, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gentry on the city page.
Is Gentry Intermediate School a good school?
Gentry Intermediate School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gentry School District?
Besides Gentry Intermediate School, Gentry School District also operates Gentry High School (565 students), Gentry Middle School (425 students), and Gentry Primary School (347 students). See the Gentry School District district page for the complete list.
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