Enrollment
365
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gurdon Primary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gurdon Primary School
Gurdon Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gurdon, Arkansas, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Arkansas schools and 58% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 365 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 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gurdon School District spends $17,563 per pupil, 43% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gurdon School District also operates Gurdon High School (252 students) and Cabe Middle School (170 students) alongside Gurdon Primary 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 Gurdon Primary School compares
Gurdon Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gurdon School District, which includes Gurdon Primary School.
$17,563
Per student
+43%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 38.5%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~365 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gurdon on the city page.
Is Gurdon Primary School a good school?
Gurdon Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 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.
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