- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton, AR
Hurricane Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hurricane Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050369001450
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurricane Creek Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurricane Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Bryant School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050369001450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Hurricane Creek Elementary shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 050369001450 · Benton, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 15.5:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryant High School (2,369 students)
Hurricane Creek Elementary shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hurricane Creek Elementary 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 435
Hurricane Creek Elementary
435 students
What this shows Hurricane Creek Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurricane Creek Elementary compares
Hurricane Creek Elementary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
African American 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Hurricane Creek Elementary 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 Hurricane Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurricane Creek Elementary'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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hurricane Creek Elementary
How many students attend Hurricane Creek Elementary?
Hurricane Creek Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurricane Creek Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hurricane Creek Elementary?
41.2% of students at Hurricane Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurricane Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hurricane Creek Elementary is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Benton, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurricane Creek Elementary?
Hurricane Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does Hurricane Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bryant School District?
Besides Hurricane Creek Elementary, 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.