- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Glen Rose Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 050663000397 · Malvern, AR Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 22:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Rose High School (468 students)
Glen Rose Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Glen Rose Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glen Rose Elementary School
507 students
- Glen Rose High
Glen Rose High School
468 students
- Glen Rose Midd
Glen Rose Middle School
308 students
What this shows Glen Rose Elementary School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Rose Elementary School compares
Glen Rose Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,857
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
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.
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
District finance for Glen Rose School District reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~507 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.