Enrollment
363
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mayflower, AR
Mayflower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mayflower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050954000697
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayflower Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mayflower · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayflower Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayflower Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mayflower, AR.
School address
District: Mayflower School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050954000697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayflower Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayflower Elementary School
Mayflower Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mayflower, Arkansas, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.2% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 363 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 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #135.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mayflower School District also operates Mayflower High School (348 students) and Mayflower Middle School (304 students) alongside Mayflower Elementary School.
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 Mayflower Elementary School compares
Mayflower 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 61% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$10,905
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 78.5%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Mayflower 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 Mayflower School District, which includes Mayflower Elementary School.
$10,905
Per student
-11%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 50.6%
Federal 18.6%
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 Mayflower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayflower Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayflower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mayflower Elementary School
How many students attend Mayflower Elementary School?
Mayflower Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mayflower, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayflower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayflower Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayflower Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Mayflower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayflower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mayflower Elementary School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Mayflower, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayflower Elementary School?
Mayflower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Mayflower Elementary School rank among public schools in Mayflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayflower Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mayflower, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mayflower on the city page.
Is Mayflower Elementary School a good school?
Mayflower Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Mayflower School District?
Besides Mayflower Elementary School, Mayflower School District also operates Mayflower High School (348 students) and Mayflower Middle School (304 students). See the Mayflower School District district page for the complete list.
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