Enrollment
359
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lonoke Primary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lonoke Primary School
Lonoke Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lonoke, Arkansas, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #262, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lonoke School District also operates Lonoke High School (484 students) and Lonoke Middle School (370 students) alongside Lonoke Primary 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 Lonoke Primary School compares
Lonoke Primary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lonoke School District, which includes Lonoke Primary School.
$11,080
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 15.9%
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 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
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~359 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lonoke on the city page.
Is Lonoke Primary School a good school?
Lonoke Primary School earns 30/100 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 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.
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