- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Searcy, AR
Mcrae Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcrae Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051221000984
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcrae Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Searcy · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcrae Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcrae Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Searcy, AR.
School address
District: Searcy School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051221000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Mcrae Elementary School grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 051221000984 · Searcy, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 17.8:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Searcy High School (1,220 students)
Mcrae Elementary School grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mcrae Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Searcy High Sc
Searcy High School
1,220 students
- Southwest Midd
Southwest Middle School
913 students
- Ahlf Junior Hi
Ahlf Junior High School
576 students
- This school 445
Mcrae Elementary School
445 students
- Sidney Deener 421
Sidney Deener Elem. School
421 students
- Westside Eleme 398
Westside Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Mcrae Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcrae Elementary School compares
Mcrae Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,718
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Mcrae Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Searcy School District reports $10,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcrae Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ahlf Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sidney Deener Elem. School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcrae Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcrae Elementary School
How many students attend Mcrae Elementary School?
Mcrae Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Searcy, AR. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcrae Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcrae Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcrae Elementary School?
44.5% of students at Mcrae Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcrae Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcrae Elementary School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Searcy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcrae Elementary School?
Mcrae Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
How does Mcrae Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Searcy?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcrae Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Searcy, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Searcy on the city page.
What other schools are in Searcy School District?
Besides Mcrae Elementary School, Searcy School District also operates Searcy High School (1,220 students), Southwest Middle School (913 students), and Ahlf Junior High School (576 students). See the Searcy School District district page for the complete list.