- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kensett, AR
Kensett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kensett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050840000559
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kensett Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 294
- students enrolled
Kensett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Riverview School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050840000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Kensett Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 050840000559 · Kensett, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 16.3:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (340 students)
Kensett Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Kensett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
340 students
- Judsonia Eleme
Judsonia Elementary School
307 students
- This school
Kensett Elementary School
294 students
- Riverview Juni
Riverview Junior High School
179 students
What this shows Kensett Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kensett Elementary School compares
Kensett 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 74% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$12,484
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Kensett Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverview School District reports $12,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kensett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Judsonia Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kensett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kensett Elementary School
How many students attend Kensett Elementary School?
Kensett Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kensett, AR. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kensett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kensett Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kensett Elementary School?
79.8% of students at Kensett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kensett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kensett Elementary School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Kensett, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kensett Elementary School?
Kensett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Riverview School District?
Besides Kensett Elementary School, Riverview School District also operates Riverview High School (340 students), Judsonia Elementary School (307 students), and Riverview Junior High School (179 students). See the Riverview School District district page for the complete list.