- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, AR
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050609001113
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, AR.
School address
District: Farmington School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050609001113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 050609001113 · Farmington, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 18.8:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (690 students)
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
690 students
- Farmington Fre
Farmington Freshman Academy
680 students
- Randall G. Lyn
Randall G. Lynch Middle School
638 students
- This school
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch
471 students
- Bob Folsom Ele
Bob Folsom Elementary School
438 students
What this shows Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch compares
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch is a growing 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 71% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,670
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 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.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington School District reports $9,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randall G. Lynch Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bob Folsom Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch
How many students attend Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch?
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, AR. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch?
17.0% of students at Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Farmington, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch?
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington School District?
Besides Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch, Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (690 students), Farmington Freshman Academy (680 students), and Randall G. Lynch Middle School (638 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.