Enrollment
370
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marmaduke Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marmaduke Elementary School
Marmaduke Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marmaduke, Arkansas, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Marmaduke School District spends $9,603 per pupil, 22% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 93 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 370 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Marmaduke School District, also runs Marmaduke High School (278 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marmaduke Elementary School compares
Marmaduke Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,603
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marmaduke School District, which includes Marmaduke Elementary School.
$9,603
Per student
-22%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 50.4%
Federal 23.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Marmaduke Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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