Enrollment
507
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malvern, AR
Glen Rose Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Rose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050663000397
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Rose Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Rose Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Rose Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Malvern, AR.
School address
District: Glen Rose School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050663000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Rose Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Rose Elementary School
Glen Rose Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Malvern, Arkansas, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 97% of Arkansas schools and 62% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 507 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #213, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 604 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Glen Rose School District also operates Glen Rose High School (468 students) and Glen Rose Middle School (308 students) alongside Glen Rose Elementary 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 Glen Rose Elementary School compares
Glen Rose Elementary 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 62% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,284
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Glen Rose Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Rose School District, which includes Glen Rose Elementary School.
$11,284
Per student
-8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 53.0%
Federal 23.7%
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 Glen Rose Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rose High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Rose Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Rose Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~507 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Rose Elementary School
How many students attend Glen Rose Elementary School?
Glen Rose Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malvern, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose Elementary School is 22:1, which is 62% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Rose Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Glen Rose Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Rose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Rose Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Malvern, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Rose Elementary School?
Glen Rose Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Glen Rose Elementary School rank among schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Rose Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Malvern, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Malvern on the city page.
Is Glen Rose Elementary School a good school?
Glen Rose Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. It is also less 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 Glen Rose School District?
Besides Glen Rose Elementary School, Glen Rose School District also operates Glen Rose High School (468 students) and Glen Rose Middle School (308 students). See the Glen Rose School District district page for the complete list.
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