- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marked Tree, AR
Marked Tree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marked Tree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050942000689
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marked Tree Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 309
- students enrolled
Marked Tree Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marked Tree School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050942000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Marked Tree Elementary School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 050942000689 · Marked Tree, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 14:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Marked Tree High School (228 students)
Marked Tree Elementary School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Marked Tree Elementary School compares
Marked Tree 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 52% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$13,304
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 37.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Marked Tree Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marked Tree School District reports $13,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marked Tree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marked Tree High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marked Tree 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marked Tree Elementary School
How many students attend Marked Tree Elementary School?
Marked Tree Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marked Tree, AR. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marked Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marked Tree Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% 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 Marked Tree Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Marked Tree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marked Tree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marked Tree Elementary School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Marked Tree, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marked Tree Elementary School?
Marked Tree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Marked Tree School District?
Besides Marked Tree Elementary School, Marked Tree School District also operates Marked Tree High School (228 students). See the Marked Tree School District district page for the complete list.