- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lonoke, AR
Lonoke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lonoke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050906000641
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lonoke Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lonoke · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lonoke Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lonoke Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lonoke, AR.
School address
District: Lonoke School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050906000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lonoke Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 050906000641 · Lonoke, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 17.3:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lonoke High School (484 students)
Lonoke Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lonoke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lonoke High Sc
Lonoke High School
484 students
- Lonoke Middle
Lonoke Middle School
370 students
- Lonoke Primary
Lonoke Primary School
359 students
- This school
Lonoke Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Lonoke Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lonoke Elementary School compares
Lonoke Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 82% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,547
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Lonoke Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lonoke School District reports $11,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lonoke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonoke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lonoke Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lonoke Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lonoke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lonoke Elementary School
How many students attend Lonoke Elementary School?
Lonoke Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lonoke, AR. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lonoke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lonoke Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lonoke Elementary School?
48.6% of students at Lonoke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lonoke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lonoke Elementary School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Lonoke, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lonoke Elementary School?
Lonoke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Lonoke Elementary School rank among public schools in Lonoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Lonoke Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lonoke, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lonoke School District?
Besides Lonoke Elementary School, Lonoke School District also operates Lonoke High School (484 students), Lonoke Middle School (370 students), and Lonoke Primary School (359 students). See the Lonoke School District district page for the complete list.