- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001741
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation ranks #9 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 051266001741 · Springdale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 23.8:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 570
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation
570 students
What this shows Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation compares
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 75% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 99% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,146
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 570 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 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation
How many students attend Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation?
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation is 23.8:1, which is 75% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation?
19.3% of students at Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation?
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation ranks #9 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.