- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Gentry Intermediate School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 050654000389 · Gentry, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 15.4:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Gentry High School (565 students)
Gentry Intermediate School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gentry Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gentry High Sc
Gentry High School
565 students
- Gentry Middle
Gentry Middle School
425 students
- This school
Gentry Intermediate School
416 students
- Gentry Primary
Gentry Primary School
347 students
What this shows Gentry Intermediate School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gentry Intermediate School compares
Gentry Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,477
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
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.
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
District finance for Gentry School District reports $12,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~416 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.