- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bryant, AR
Hill Farm Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hill Farm Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050369001563
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill Farm Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bryant · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill Farm Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Farm Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bryant, AR.
School address
District: Bryant School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050369001563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Hill Farm Elementary School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 050369001563 · Bryant, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 16.5:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryant High School (2,369 students)
Hill Farm Elementary School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hill Farm Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bryant High Sc
Bryant High School
2,369 students
- Bryant Junior
Bryant Junior High School
1,545 students
- Bryant Element 785
Bryant Elementary School
785 students
- Bryant Middle 774
Bryant Middle School
774 students
- Bethel Middle 762
Bethel Middle School
762 students
- This school 562
Hill Farm Elementary School
562 students
What this shows Hill Farm Elementary School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill Farm Elementary School compares
Hill Farm 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 76% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$10,006
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Hill Farm Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryant School District reports $10,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill Farm Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill Farm Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill Farm Elementary School
How many students attend Hill Farm Elementary School?
Hill Farm Elementary School has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bryant, AR. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Farm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Farm Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill Farm Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Hill Farm Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill Farm Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hill Farm Elementary School is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Bryant, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill Farm Elementary School?
Hill Farm Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hill Farm Elementary School rank among public schools in Bryant?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Farm Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bryant, 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 Bryant on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryant School District?
Besides Hill Farm Elementary School, Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students), Bryant Junior High School (1,545 students), and Bryant Elementary School (785 students). See the Bryant School District district page for the complete list.