- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arkadelphia, AR
Louisa Perritt Primary
Federal NCES profile for Louisa Perritt Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050243000022
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisa Perritt Primary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Arkadelphia · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisa Perritt Primary has class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa Perritt Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Arkadelphia, AR.
School address
District: Arkadelphia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050243000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-94 students YoY
Louisa Perritt Primary shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-18.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-94 students YoY 050243000022 · Arkadelphia, AR Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 19.3:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Peake Elementary School (783 students)
Louisa Perritt Primary shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-18.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Louisa Perritt Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peake Elementa
Peake Elementary School
783 students
- Goza Middle Sc
Goza Middle School
560 students
- Arkadelphia Hi
Arkadelphia High School
534 students
- This school
Louisa Perritt Primary
502 students
What this shows Louisa Perritt Primary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louisa Perritt Primary compares
Louisa Perritt Primary 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$10,265
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Arkadelphia School District reports $10,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louisa Perritt Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goza Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arkadelphia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisa Perritt Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louisa Perritt Primary
How many students attend Louisa Perritt Primary?
Louisa Perritt Primary has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arkadelphia, AR. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisa Perritt Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisa Perritt Primary is 19.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisa Perritt Primary?
53.0% of students at Louisa Perritt Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisa Perritt Primary?
Louisa Perritt Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Louisa Perritt Primary rank among public schools in Arkadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa Perritt Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Arkadelphia, 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 Arkadelphia School District?
Besides Louisa Perritt Primary, Arkadelphia School District also operates Peake Elementary School (783 students), Goza Middle School (560 students), and Arkadelphia High School (534 students). See the Arkadelphia School District district page for the complete list.