- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mansfield, AR
Mansfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050933000670
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mansfield, AR.
School address
District: Mansfield School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050933000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Mansfield Elementary School shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 050933000670 · Mansfield, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 12.1:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Middle School (259 students)
Mansfield Elementary School shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mansfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mansfield Elementary School
278 students
- Mansfield Midd
Mansfield Middle School
259 students
- Mansfield High
Mansfield High School
214 students
What this shows Mansfield Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mansfield Elementary School compares
Mansfield 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$12,195
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Mansfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield School District reports $12,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mansfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mansfield Elementary School
How many students attend Mansfield Elementary School?
Mansfield Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mansfield, AR. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mansfield Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Mansfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield Elementary School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Mansfield, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield Elementary School?
Mansfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mansfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield School District?
Besides Mansfield Elementary School, Mansfield School District also operates Mansfield Middle School (259 students) and Mansfield High School (214 students). See the Mansfield School District district page for the complete list.