- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcgehee, AR
Mcgehee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcgehee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050963000703
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgehee Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 547
- students enrolled
Mcgehee Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mcgehee School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050963000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Mcgehee Elementary School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 050963000703 · Mcgehee, AR Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcgehee High School (326 students)
Mcgehee Elementary School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mcgehee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcgehee Elementary School
547 students
- Mcgehee High S
Mcgehee High School
326 students
- Conner Middle
Conner Middle School
248 students
What this shows Mcgehee Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgehee Elementary School compares
Mcgehee 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above 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
23.0%
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
$13,341
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
African American 37.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Mcgehee Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcgehee School District reports $13,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcgehee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgehee High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conner Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgehee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcgehee Elementary School
How many students attend Mcgehee Elementary School?
Mcgehee Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcgehee, AR. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgehee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgehee 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 Mcgehee Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Mcgehee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgehee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcgehee Elementary School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Mcgehee, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgehee Elementary School?
Mcgehee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mcgehee School District?
Besides Mcgehee Elementary School, Mcgehee School District also operates Mcgehee High School (326 students) and Conner Middle School (248 students). See the Mcgehee School District district page for the complete list.