Enrollment
570
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Arkansas schools and 75% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.3% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students) and Springdale High School (2,207 students) alongside Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation.
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 Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation compares
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,376
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springdale School District, which includes Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation.
$11,376
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~570 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation a good school?
Jim D Rollins Elementary School of Innovation earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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