- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001622
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools.
- #21 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School ranks #21 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-143 students YoY
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School shrank from 699 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (-20.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-143 students YoY 051266001622 · Springdale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 16:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School shrank from 699 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (-20.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 607
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School
607 students
What this shows Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School compares
Linda Childers Knapp 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 71% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$12,146
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 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16.3%
White 11.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School
How many students attend Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School?
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), down 143.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School?
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School ranks #21 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.