- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mabelvale, AR
Mabelvale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mabelvale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050900001383
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mabelvale Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mabelvale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mabelvale Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mabelvale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mabelvale, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mabelvale Elementary School shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 050900001383 · Mabelvale, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 14.2:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Mabelvale Elementary School shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mabelvale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,371 students
- Little Rock So
Little Rock Southwest High School
2,045 students
- Parkview Magne
Parkview Magnet High School
1,072 students
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- This school 369
Mabelvale Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Mabelvale Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mabelvale Elementary School compares
Mabelvale Elementary School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$15,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
White 8.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Mabelvale Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Rock School District reports $15,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mabelvale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mabelvale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mabelvale Elementary School
How many students attend Mabelvale Elementary School?
Mabelvale Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mabelvale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mabelvale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mabelvale Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mabelvale Elementary School?
78.7% of students at Mabelvale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mabelvale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mabelvale Elementary School is African American at 59.9% of enrollment, in Mabelvale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mabelvale Elementary School?
Mabelvale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Mabelvale Elementary School rank among public schools in Mabelvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mabelvale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mabelvale, 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 Little Rock School District?
Besides Mabelvale Elementary School, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.