- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marmaduke, AR
Marmaduke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marmaduke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050001600690
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marmaduke Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 370
- students enrolled
Marmaduke Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marmaduke School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001600690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
Marmaduke Elementary School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-26.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-111 students YoY 050001600690 · Marmaduke, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 15.4:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marmaduke High School (278 students)
Marmaduke Elementary School shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-26.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Marmaduke Elementary School compares
Marmaduke 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$11,619
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Marmaduke Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marmaduke School District reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marmaduke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaduke High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marmaduke 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marmaduke Elementary School
How many students attend Marmaduke Elementary School?
Marmaduke Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marmaduke, AR. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marmaduke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marmaduke Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marmaduke Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Marmaduke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marmaduke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marmaduke Elementary School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Marmaduke, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marmaduke Elementary School?
Marmaduke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Marmaduke School District?
Besides Marmaduke Elementary School, Marmaduke School District also operates Marmaduke High School (278 students). See the Marmaduke School District district page for the complete list.