- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manila, AR
Manila Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manila Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004600667
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manila Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 601
- students enrolled
Manila Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Manila School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004600667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Manila Elementary School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 050004600667 · Manila, AR Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 15.8:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Manila High School (476 students)
Manila Elementary School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Manila Elementary School compares
Manila Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 69% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,139
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Manila Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manila School District reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manila Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manila Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manila Elementary School
How many students attend Manila Elementary School?
Manila Elementary School has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manila, AR. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manila Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manila Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manila Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Manila Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manila Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manila Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Manila, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manila Elementary School?
Manila Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Manila School District?
Besides Manila Elementary School, Manila School District also operates Manila High School (476 students). See the Manila School District district page for the complete list.