- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
H.L. Lubker Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 050270000037 · Bald Knob, AR Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 16.2:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bald Knob High School (326 students)
H.L. Lubker Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
H.L. Lubker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
H.L. Lubker Elementary School
517 students
- Bald Knob High
Bald Knob High School
326 students
- Bald Knob Midd
Bald Knob Middle School
216 students
What this shows H.L. Lubker Elementary School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How H.L. Lubker Elementary School compares
H.L. Lubker 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,408
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.2 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.
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
District finance for Bald Knob School District reports $13,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~517 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.