Enrollment
517
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bald Knob, AR
H.L. Lubker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for H.L. Lubker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050270000037
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H.L. Lubker Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bald Knob · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
H.L. Lubker Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H.L. Lubker Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bald Knob, AR.
School address
District: Bald Knob School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050270000037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H.L. Lubker Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at H.L. Lubker Elementary School
H.L. Lubker Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bald Knob, Arkansas, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.6% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 517 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 279 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bald Knob School District also operates Bald Knob High School (326 students) and Bald Knob Middle School (216 students) alongside H.L. Lubker Elementary 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 H.L. Lubker Elementary School compares
H.L. Lubker Elementary 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, H.L. Lubker Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bald Knob School District, which includes H.L. Lubker Elementary School.
$11,177
Per student
-9%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 44.7%
Federal 23.7%
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 H.L. Lubker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Knob High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bald Knob Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H.L. Lubker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~517 students)
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Frequently asked questions about H.L. Lubker Elementary School
How many students attend H.L. Lubker Elementary School?
H.L. Lubker Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bald Knob, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H.L. Lubker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at H.L. Lubker Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H.L. Lubker Elementary School?
49.6% of students at H.L. Lubker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H.L. Lubker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at H.L. Lubker Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Bald Knob, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H.L. Lubker Elementary School?
H.L. Lubker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 H.L. Lubker Elementary School rank among public schools in Bald Knob?
By Resource Investment Index, H.L. Lubker Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bald Knob, 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 Bald Knob on the city page.
Is H.L. Lubker Elementary School a good school?
H.L. Lubker Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Bald Knob School District?
Besides H.L. Lubker Elementary School, Bald Knob School District also operates Bald Knob High School (326 students) and Bald Knob Middle School (216 students). See the Bald Knob School District district page for the complete list.
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