Enrollment
480
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gravette, AR
Gravette Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gravette Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050684000406
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gravette Upper Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Gravette · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gravette Upper Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gravette Upper Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Gravette, AR.
School address
District: Gravette School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050684000406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gravette Upper Elementary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gravette Upper Elementary
Gravette Upper Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Gravette, Arkansas, enrolling 480 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Arkansas schools and 41% 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 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 480 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 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Gravette School District also operates Gravette High School (649 students) and Gravette Middle School (508 students) alongside Gravette Upper Elementary.
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 Gravette Upper Elementary compares
Gravette Upper Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$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 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Gravette Upper Elementary is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gravette School District, which includes Gravette Upper Elementary.
$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 Gravette Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gravette Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn Duffy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gravette Upper Elementary'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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~480 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gravette Upper Elementary
How many students attend Gravette Upper Elementary?
Gravette Upper Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gravette, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gravette Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gravette Upper Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gravette Upper Elementary?
33.1% of students at Gravette Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gravette Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gravette Upper Elementary is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Gravette, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gravette Upper Elementary?
Gravette Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Gravette Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Gravette?
By Resource Investment Index, Gravette Upper Elementary ranks #2 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 Gravette Upper Elementary a good school?
Gravette Upper Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Gravette Upper Elementary, Gravette School District also operates Gravette High School (649 students), Gravette Middle School (508 students), and Glenn Duffy Elementary School (496 students). See the Gravette School District district page for the complete list.
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