- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lepanto, AR
Lepanto Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lepanto Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004801345
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lepanto Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 175
- students enrolled
Lepanto Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Poinsett Co. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004801345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Lepanto Elementary shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-23.2%).
Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 050004801345 · Lepanto, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 15.9:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East Poinsett Co. High School (266 students)
Lepanto Elementary shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-23.2%). Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lepanto Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Poinsett
East Poinsett Co. High School
266 students
- This school
Lepanto Elementary
175 students
- Tyronza Elemen
Tyronza Elementary
158 students
What this shows Lepanto Elementary reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lepanto Elementary compares
Lepanto Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 70% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$12,823
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
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Lepanto Elementary is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for East Poinsett Co. School Dist. reports $12,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lepanto Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Poinsett Co. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyronza Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lepanto Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lepanto Elementary
How many students attend Lepanto Elementary?
Lepanto Elementary has 175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lepanto, AR. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lepanto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lepanto Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lepanto Elementary?
61.6% of students at Lepanto Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lepanto Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lepanto Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Lepanto, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lepanto Elementary?
Lepanto Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 East Poinsett Co. School Dist.?
Besides Lepanto Elementary, East Poinsett Co. School Dist. also operates East Poinsett Co. High School (266 students) and Tyronza Elementary (158 students). See the East Poinsett Co. School Dist. district page for the complete list.