- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Green Forest Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 050687000415 · Green Forest, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 16.5:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Green Forest Intermed School (551 students)
Green Forest Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Green Forest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Green Forest I
Green Forest Intermed School
551 students
- This school
Green Forest Elementary School
445 students
- Green Forest H
Green Forest High School
429 students
What this shows Green Forest Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Forest Elementary School compares
Green Forest Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,234
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
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.
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
District finance for Green Forest School District reports $12,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~445 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.