- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hackett, AR
Hackett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hackett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050717000436
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hackett Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 474
- students enrolled
Hackett Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hackett School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050717000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Hackett Elementary School shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 050717000436 · Hackett, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackett High School (350 students)
Hackett Elementary School shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Hackett Elementary School compares
Hackett Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 63% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$11,129
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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Hackett Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hackett School District reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hackett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackett High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hackett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hackett Elementary School
How many students attend Hackett Elementary School?
Hackett Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hackett, AR. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackett Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hackett Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Hackett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hackett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hackett Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Hackett, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hackett Elementary School?
Hackett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hackett School District?
Besides Hackett Elementary School, Hackett School District also operates Hackett High School (350 students). See the Hackett School District district page for the complete list.