Enrollment
196
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · London, AR
London Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for London Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051206000969
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
London Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 196
- students enrolled
London Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Russellville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051206000969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How London Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at London Elementary School
London Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in London, Arkansas, enrolling 196 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 196 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students) and Russellville Jr. High School (808 students) alongside London Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How London Elementary School compares
London Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 61% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, London Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russellville School District, which includes London Elementary School.
$13,203
Per student
+8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 26.1%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How London Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland Heights Elem. School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to London Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~196 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about London Elementary School
How many students attend London Elementary School?
London Elementary School has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in London, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at London Elementary School?
41.9% of students at London Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of London Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at London Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in London, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for London Elementary School?
London Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is London Elementary School a good school?
London Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Russellville School District?
Besides London Elementary School, Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students), Russellville Jr. High School (808 students), and Russellville Middle School (795 students). See the Russellville School District district page for the complete list.
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