- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lonoke, AR
Lonoke Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lonoke Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050906000644
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lonoke Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lonoke · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lonoke Primary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lonoke Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lonoke, AR.
School address
District: Lonoke School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050906000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lonoke Primary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 050906000644 · Lonoke, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 15.6:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lonoke High School (484 students)
Lonoke Primary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lonoke Primary 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
- This school
Lonoke Primary School
359 students
- Lonoke Element
Lonoke Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Lonoke Primary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lonoke Primary School compares
Lonoke Primary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 67% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Lonoke Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Primary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lonoke Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lonoke Primary 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
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lonoke Primary School
How many students attend Lonoke Primary School?
Lonoke Primary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lonoke, AR. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lonoke Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lonoke Primary School is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lonoke Primary School?
48.9% of students at Lonoke Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lonoke Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lonoke Primary School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Lonoke, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lonoke Primary School?
Lonoke Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Lonoke Primary School rank among public schools in Lonoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Lonoke Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, Lonoke School District also operates Lonoke High School (484 students), Lonoke Middle School (370 students), and Lonoke Elementary School (311 students). See the Lonoke School District district page for the complete list.