Enrollment
307
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Judsonia, AR
Judsonia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Judsonia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050840001442
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judsonia Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Judsonia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Judsonia Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judsonia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Judsonia, AR.
School address
District: Riverview School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050840001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Judsonia Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Judsonia Elementary School
Judsonia Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Judsonia, Arkansas, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 307 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Riverview School District also operates Riverview High School (340 students) and Kensett Elementary School (294 students) alongside Judsonia 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 Judsonia Elementary School compares
Judsonia 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,046
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Judsonia Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverview School District, which includes Judsonia Elementary School.
$12,046
Per student
-2%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 47.3%
Federal 24.6%
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 Judsonia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensett Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judsonia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~307 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Judsonia Elementary School
How many students attend Judsonia Elementary School?
Judsonia Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Judsonia, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judsonia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Judsonia Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Judsonia Elementary School?
62.2% of students at Judsonia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judsonia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Judsonia Elementary School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Judsonia, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judsonia Elementary School?
Judsonia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Judsonia Elementary School rank among schools in Judsonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Judsonia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Judsonia, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Judsonia on the city page.
Is Judsonia Elementary School a good school?
Judsonia Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Riverview School District?
Besides Judsonia Elementary School, Riverview School District also operates Riverview High School (340 students), Kensett Elementary School (294 students), and Riverview Junior High School (179 students). See the Riverview School District district page for the complete list.
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