- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Memphis, AR
Maddux Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maddux Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050804000525
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maddux Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maddux Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maddux Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: West Memphis School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050804000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Maddux Elementary School shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 050804000525 · West Memphis, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 13.9:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students)
Maddux Elementary School shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Maddux Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Academies
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
897 students
- Jackson/Wonder
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School
554 students
- Faulk Elementa
Faulk Elementary School
523 students
- Wonder Junior
Wonder Junior High School
511 students
- Bragg Elementa
Bragg Elementary School
473 students
- This school
Maddux Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Maddux Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maddux Elementary School compares
Maddux 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% 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
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.8%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Maddux Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Memphis School District reports $13,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maddux Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies of West Memphis Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson/Wonder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faulk Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wonder Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bragg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maddux Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maddux Elementary School
How many students attend Maddux Elementary School?
Maddux Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Memphis, AR. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maddux Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maddux Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maddux Elementary School?
99.8% of students at Maddux Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maddux Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maddux Elementary School is African American at 96.8% of enrollment, in West Memphis, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maddux Elementary School?
Maddux Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Maddux Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Maddux Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in West Memphis, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Memphis School District?
Besides Maddux Elementary School, West Memphis School District also operates The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students), Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students), and Faulk Elementary School (523 students). See the West Memphis School District district page for the complete list.