Enrollment
496
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gravette, AR
Glenn Duffy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glenn Duffy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050684000413
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenn Duffy Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gravette · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenn Duffy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn Duffy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gravette, AR.
School address
District: Gravette School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050684000413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenn Duffy Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenn Duffy Elementary School
Glenn Duffy Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gravette, Arkansas, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.5% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 496 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Gravette School District also operates Gravette High School (649 students) and Gravette Middle School (508 students) alongside Glenn Duffy 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 Glenn Duffy Elementary School compares
Glenn Duffy 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 52% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 71% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,251
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Glenn Duffy Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gravette School District, which includes Glenn Duffy Elementary School.
$11,251
Per student
-8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Glenn Duffy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gravette Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gravette Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenn Duffy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~496 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenn Duffy Elementary School
How many students attend Glenn Duffy Elementary School?
Glenn Duffy Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gravette, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn Duffy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenn Duffy Elementary School is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenn Duffy Elementary School?
28.5% of students at Glenn Duffy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenn Duffy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glenn Duffy Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Gravette, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenn Duffy Elementary School?
Glenn Duffy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Glenn Duffy Elementary School rank among public schools in Gravette?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn Duffy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gravette, 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 Gravette on the city page.
Is Glenn Duffy Elementary School a good school?
Glenn Duffy Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 Gravette School District?
Besides Glenn Duffy Elementary School, Gravette School District also operates Gravette High School (649 students), Gravette Middle School (508 students), and Gravette Upper Elementary (480 students). See the Gravette School District district page for the complete list.
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