Enrollment
445
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Green Forest, AR
Green Forest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Green Forest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050687000415
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Forest Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Green Forest · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Forest Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Forest Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Green Forest, AR.
School address
District: Green Forest School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050687000415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Forest Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Forest Elementary School
Green Forest Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Green Forest, Arkansas, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Green Forest School District also operates Green Forest Intermed School (551 students) and Green Forest High School (429 students) alongside Green Forest 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 Green Forest Elementary School compares
Green Forest 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 76% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,302
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 35.3%
Asian 12.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Green Forest Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Forest School District, which includes Green Forest Elementary School.
$11,302
Per student
-8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 58.5%
Federal 19.1%
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 Green Forest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Forest Intermed School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Forest High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Forest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~445 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Green Forest Elementary School
How many students attend Green Forest Elementary School?
Green Forest Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Green Forest, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Forest Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Forest Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Green Forest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Forest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Green Forest Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Green Forest, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Forest Elementary School?
Green Forest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Green Forest Elementary School rank among public schools in Green Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Forest Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Green Forest, 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 Green Forest on the city page.
Is Green Forest Elementary School a good school?
Green Forest Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. It is also more 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 Green Forest School District?
Besides Green Forest Elementary School, Green Forest School District also operates Green Forest Intermed School (551 students) and Green Forest High School (429 students). See the Green Forest School District district page for the complete list.
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