- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Heber Springs, AR
Heber Springs Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Heber Springs Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050756000466
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heber Springs Elem. School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Heber Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Heber Springs Elem. School has class sizes larger than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heber Springs Elem. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Heber Springs, AR.
School address
District: Heber Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050756000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Heber Springs Elem. School shrank from 756 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 050756000466 · Heber Springs, AR Other · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 18.6:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Heber Springs High School (483 students)
Heber Springs Elem. School shrank from 756 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Heber Springs Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Heber Springs Elem. School
743 students
- Heber Springs
Heber Springs High School
483 students
- Heber Springs
Heber Springs Middle School
391 students
What this shows Heber Springs Elem. School reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heber Springs Elem. School compares
Heber Springs Elem. 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 89% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,613
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Heber Springs Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heber Springs School District reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heber Springs Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heber Springs High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heber Springs Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heber Springs Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heber Springs Elem. School
How many students attend Heber Springs Elem. School?
Heber Springs Elem. School has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Heber Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heber Springs Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heber Springs Elem. School is 18.6:1, which is 37% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heber Springs Elem. School?
46.4% of students at Heber Springs Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heber Springs Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Heber Springs Elem. School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Heber Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heber Springs Elem. School?
Heber Springs Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Heber Springs Elem. School rank among public schools in Heber Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Heber Springs Elem. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Heber Springs, 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 Heber Springs School District?
Besides Heber Springs Elem. School, Heber Springs School District also operates Heber Springs High School (483 students) and Heber Springs Middle School (391 students). See the Heber Springs School District district page for the complete list.