- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pine Bluff, AR
L. L. Owen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for L. L. Owen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051393001138
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. L. Owen Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
L. L. Owen Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L. L. Owen Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Watson Chapel School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051393001138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
238 on latest CCD 051393001138 · Pine Bluff, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Watson Chapel High School (593 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
L. L. Owen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watson Chapel
Watson Chapel High School
593 students
- Coleman Elemen
Coleman Elementary School
426 students
- Watson Chapel
Watson Chapel Jr. High School
334 students
- This school
L. L. Owen Elementary School
238 students
- Edgewood Eleme 199
Edgewood Elementary School
199 students
What this shows L. L. Owen Elementary School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How L. L. Owen Elementary School compares
L. L. Owen Elementary School vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 52% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Watson Chapel School District reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L. L. Owen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Chapel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watson Chapel Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. L. Owen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about L. L. Owen Elementary School
How many students attend L. L. Owen Elementary School?
L. L. Owen Elementary School has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. L. Owen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at L. L. Owen Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L. L. Owen Elementary School?
100.0% of students at L. L. Owen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. L. Owen Elementary School?
L. L. Owen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 L. L. Owen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, L. L. Owen Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Watson Chapel School District?
Besides L. L. Owen Elementary School, Watson Chapel School District also operates Watson Chapel High School (593 students), Coleman Elementary School (426 students), and Watson Chapel Jr. High School (334 students). See the Watson Chapel School District district page for the complete list.