- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Hall, AR
Moody Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moody Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051414001153
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moody Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in White Hall · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moody Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moody Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in White Hall, AR.
School address
District: White Hall School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051414001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Moody Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 051414001153 · White Hall, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 17:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: White Hall High School (954 students)
Moody Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Moody Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Hall Hig
White Hall High School
954 students
- White Hall Jun
White Hall Junior High School
721 students
- This school
Moody Elementary School
408 students
- Taylor Element 373
Taylor Elementary School
373 students
- Gandy Elementa 366
Gandy Elementary School
366 students
- Hardin Element 224
Hardin Elementary School
224 students
What this shows Moody Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moody Elementary School compares
Moody 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$10,377
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Moody Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Hall School District reports $10,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moody Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Hall Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gandy Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moody Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moody Elementary School
How many students attend Moody Elementary School?
Moody Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Hall, AR. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moody Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moody Elementary School is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moody Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Moody Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moody Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moody Elementary School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in White Hall, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moody Elementary School?
Moody Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Moody Elementary School rank among elementary schools in White Hall?
By Resource Investment Index, Moody Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in White Hall, 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 White Hall on the city page.
What other schools are in White Hall School District?
Besides Moody Elementary School, White Hall School District also operates White Hall High School (954 students), White Hall Junior High School (721 students), and Taylor Elementary School (373 students). See the White Hall School District district page for the complete list.