Enrollment
322
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lavaca, AR
Lavaca Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lavaca Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050873000586
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lavaca Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lavaca · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lavaca Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lavaca Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lavaca, AR.
School address
District: Lavaca School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050873000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lavaca Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lavaca Elementary School
Lavaca Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lavaca, Arkansas, enrolling 322 students.
At 14:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lavaca School District also operates Lavaca High School (245 students) and Lavaca Middle School (234 students) alongside Lavaca 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 Lavaca Elementary School compares
Lavaca 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below 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
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,382
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 84.5%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Lavaca 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 Lavaca School District, which includes Lavaca Elementary School.
$11,382
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 51.0%
Federal 16.2%
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 Lavaca Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lavaca Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lavaca Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~322 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lavaca Elementary School
How many students attend Lavaca Elementary School?
Lavaca Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lavaca, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavaca Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavaca 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 Lavaca Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Lavaca Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lavaca Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lavaca Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Lavaca, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lavaca Elementary School?
Lavaca Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Lavaca Elementary School rank among public schools in Lavaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Lavaca Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lavaca, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lavaca on the city page.
Is Lavaca Elementary School a good school?
Lavaca Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Lavaca School District?
Besides Lavaca Elementary School, Lavaca School District also operates Lavaca High School (245 students) and Lavaca Middle School (234 students). See the Lavaca School District district page for the complete list.
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