- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leslie, AR
Leslie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leslie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050948000595
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leslie Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 170
- students enrolled
Leslie Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Searcy County School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050948000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Leslie Elementary School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050948000595 · Leslie, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 14.2:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall High School (353 students)
Leslie Elementary School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Leslie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall High
Marshall High School
353 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary School
284 students
- This school
Leslie Elementary School
170 students
What this shows Leslie Elementary School reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leslie Elementary School compares
Leslie 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
170
Bigger than 17% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Leslie Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Searcy County School District reports $14,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leslie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leslie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leslie Elementary School
How many students attend Leslie Elementary School?
Leslie Elementary School has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leslie, AR. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leslie Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leslie Elementary School?
98.4% of students at Leslie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leslie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leslie Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Leslie, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leslie Elementary School?
Leslie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Searcy County School District?
Besides Leslie Elementary School, Searcy County School District also operates Marshall High School (353 students) and Marshall Elementary School (284 students). See the Searcy County School District district page for the complete list.