Enrollment
504
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hot Springs, AR
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050789001187
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Hot Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050789001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hot Springs, Arkansas, enrolling 504 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hot Springs School District spends $14,922 per pupil, 22% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 504 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hot Springs School District also operates Hot Springs Junior Academy (803 students) and Hot Springs World Class High School (759 students) alongside Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet 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 Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School compares
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 58% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$14,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 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
African American 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
White 19.8%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hot Springs School District, which includes Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School.
$14,922
Per student
+22%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 27.5%
Federal 28.2%
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 Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Junior Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs World Class High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaklawn Stem Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~504 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
How many students attend Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School?
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hot Springs, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School?
100.0% of students at Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School is African American at 44.4% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School?
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School rank among schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Hot Springs, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
Is Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School a good school?
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hot Springs School District?
Besides Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School, Hot Springs School District also operates Hot Springs Junior Academy (803 students), Hot Springs World Class High School (759 students), and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (647 students). See the Hot Springs School District district page for the complete list.
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