- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Lavaca Elementary School shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 050873000586 · Lavaca, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 14:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lavaca High School (245 students)
Lavaca Elementary School shrank from 346 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lavaca Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lavaca Elementary School
322 students
- Lavaca High Sc
Lavaca High School
245 students
- Lavaca Middle
Lavaca Middle School
234 students
What this shows Lavaca Elementary School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lavaca Elementary School compares
Lavaca Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,391
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
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.
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
District finance for Lavaca School District reports $11,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~322 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.