- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melbourne, AR
Melbourne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Melbourne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050972000710
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melbourne Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 458
- students enrolled
Melbourne Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Melbourne School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050972000710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Melbourne Elementary School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 050972000710 · Melbourne, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 11.2:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Melbourne High School (381 students)
Melbourne Elementary School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Melbourne Elementary School compares
Melbourne 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$12,078
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Melbourne Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Melbourne School District reports $12,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melbourne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melbourne 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melbourne Elementary School
How many students attend Melbourne Elementary School?
Melbourne Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melbourne, AR. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melbourne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melbourne Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melbourne Elementary School?
32.2% of students at Melbourne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melbourne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Melbourne Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Melbourne, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melbourne Elementary School?
Melbourne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Melbourne School District?
Besides Melbourne Elementary School, Melbourne School District also operates Melbourne High School (381 students). See the Melbourne School District district page for the complete list.