- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gurdon, AR
Gurdon Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Gurdon Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050711000432
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gurdon Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gurdon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gurdon Primary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gurdon Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gurdon, AR.
School address
District: Gurdon School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050711000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Gurdon Primary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 050711000432 · Gurdon, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 21.5:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gurdon High School (252 students)
Gurdon Primary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gurdon Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gurdon Primary School
365 students
- Gurdon High Sc
Gurdon High School
252 students
- Cabe Middle Sc
Cabe Middle School
170 students
What this shows Gurdon Primary School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gurdon Primary School compares
Gurdon Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 58% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Gurdon Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gurdon School District reports $14,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gurdon Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurdon High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gurdon Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gurdon Primary School
How many students attend Gurdon Primary School?
Gurdon Primary School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gurdon, AR. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gurdon Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gurdon Primary School is 21.5:1, which is 58% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gurdon Primary School?
64.3% of students at Gurdon Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gurdon Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Gurdon Primary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Gurdon, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gurdon Primary School?
Gurdon Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gurdon Primary School rank among public schools in Gurdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Gurdon Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gurdon, 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 Gurdon School District?
Besides Gurdon Primary School, Gurdon School District also operates Gurdon High School (252 students) and Cabe Middle School (170 students). See the Gurdon School District district page for the complete list.