- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gentry, AR
Gentry Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Gentry Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050654000791
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gentry Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gentry · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gentry Primary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gentry, AR.
School address
District: Gentry School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050654000791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Gentry Primary School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 050654000791 · Gentry, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 13.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gentry High School (565 students)
Gentry Primary School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gentry Primary 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
- Gentry Interme
Gentry Intermediate School
416 students
- This school
Gentry Primary School
347 students
What this shows Gentry Primary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gentry Primary School compares
Gentry Primary School is a growing 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 13.5%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Gentry Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Primary 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 Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gentry Primary 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
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gentry Primary School
How many students attend Gentry Primary School?
Gentry Primary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gentry, AR. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gentry Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gentry Primary School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gentry Primary School?
45.5% of students at Gentry Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gentry Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Gentry Primary School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Gentry, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gentry Primary School?
Gentry Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Gentry Primary School rank among public schools in Gentry?
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School, Gentry School District also operates Gentry High School (565 students), Gentry Middle School (425 students), and Gentry Intermediate School (416 students). See the Gentry School District district page for the complete list.