- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Gravette Upper Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 050684000406 · Gravette, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 19.2:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gravette High School (649 students)
Gravette Upper Elementary held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gravette Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gravette High
Gravette High School
649 students
- Gravette Middl
Gravette Middle School
508 students
- Glenn Duffy El
Glenn Duffy Elementary School
496 students
- This school
Gravette Upper Elementary
480 students
What this shows Gravette Upper Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gravette Upper Elementary compares
Gravette Upper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,608
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
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.
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
District finance for Gravette School District reports $11,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~480 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.