- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hermitage, AR
Hermitage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hermitage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050771000484
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermitage Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 217
- students enrolled
Hermitage Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hermitage School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050771000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hermitage Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 050771000484 · Hermitage, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermitage High School (208 students)
Hermitage Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Hermitage Elementary School compares
Hermitage 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 56% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,217
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Hermitage Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hermitage School District reports $14,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermitage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermitage 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermitage Elementary School
How many students attend Hermitage Elementary School?
Hermitage Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hermitage, AR. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermitage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermitage Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermitage Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Hermitage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermitage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hermitage Elementary School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Hermitage, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermitage Elementary School?
Hermitage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Hermitage School District?
Besides Hermitage Elementary School, Hermitage School District also operates Hermitage High School (208 students). See the Hermitage School District district page for the complete list.