Enrollment
433
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rogers, AR
Janie Darr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Janie Darr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051197001588
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Janie Darr Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 15
- schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Janie Darr Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Janie Darr Elementary School ranks #4 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Rogers School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051197001588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Janie Darr Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Janie Darr Elementary School
Janie Darr Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rogers, Arkansas, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 86% of Arkansas schools and 32% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Arkansas average.
With 433 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 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students) and Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students) alongside Janie Darr 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 Janie Darr Elementary School compares
Janie Darr 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 89% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,977
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Janie Darr Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rogers School District, which includes Janie Darr Elementary School.
$10,977
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 36.7%
Federal 14.9%
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 Janie Darr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirksey Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Janie Darr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~433 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Janie Darr Elementary School
How many students attend Janie Darr Elementary School?
Janie Darr Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rogers, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Janie Darr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Janie Darr Elementary School is 18:1, which is 32% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Janie Darr Elementary School?
6.7% of students at Janie Darr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Janie Darr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Janie Darr Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Janie Darr Elementary School?
Janie Darr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Janie Darr Elementary School rank among schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Janie Darr Elementary School ranks #4 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rogers on the city page.
Is Janie Darr Elementary School a good school?
Janie Darr Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Rogers School District?
Besides Janie Darr Elementary School, Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students), Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students), and Elmwood Middle School (1,066 students). See the Rogers School District district page for the complete list.
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