- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jasper, AR
Jasper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jasper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050824000544
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 281
- students enrolled
Jasper Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jasper School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050824000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jasper Elementary School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 050824000544 · Jasper, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 14.1:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper High School (205 students)
Jasper Elementary School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Jasper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jasper Elementary School
281 students
- Jasper High Sc
Jasper High School
205 students
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary School
122 students
- Oark Elementar 107
Oark Elementary School
107 students
- Kingston High 92
Kingston High School
92 students
- Oark High Scho 77
Oark High School
77 students
What this shows Jasper Elementary School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jasper Elementary School compares
Jasper 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 53% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.9%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Jasper Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jasper School District reports $15,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jasper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oark Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingston High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oark High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jasper Elementary School
How many students attend Jasper Elementary School?
Jasper Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jasper, AR. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jasper Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Jasper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jasper Elementary School is White at 98.9% of enrollment, in Jasper, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper Elementary School?
Jasper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jasper School District?
Besides Jasper Elementary School, Jasper School District also operates Jasper High School (205 students), Kingston Elementary School (122 students), and Oark Elementary School (107 students). See the Jasper School District district page for the complete list.