Enrollment
435
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hurricane Creek Elementary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hurricane Creek Elementary
Hurricane Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Benton, Arkansas, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bryant School District spends $9,843 per pupil, 20% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students) and Bryant Junior High School (1,545 students) alongside Hurricane Creek Elementary.
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 Hurricane Creek Elementary compares
Hurricane Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,843
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bryant School District, which includes Hurricane Creek Elementary.
$9,843
Per student
-20%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hurricane Creek Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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