- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 3.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lead Hill, AR
Lead Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lead Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050342000102
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lead Hill Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 185
- students enrolled
Lead Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lead Hill School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050342000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Lead Hill Elementary School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE held 12.4 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050342000102 · Lead Hill, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 15.4:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lead Hill High School (185 students)
Lead Hill Elementary School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE held 12.4 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Lead Hill Elementary School compares
Lead Hill 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$14,077
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Lead Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lead Hill School District reports $14,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lead Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lead Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lead Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Lead Hill Elementary School?
Lead Hill Elementary School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lead Hill, AR. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead Hill Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lead Hill Elementary School?
98.4% of students at Lead Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lead Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lead Hill Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Lead Hill, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lead Hill Elementary School?
Lead Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lead Hill School District?
Besides Lead Hill Elementary School, Lead Hill School District also operates Lead Hill High School (185 students). See the Lead Hill School District district page for the complete list.