Enrollment
408
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moody Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moody Elementary School
Moody Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in White Hall, Arkansas, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #181, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
White Hall School District also operates White Hall High School (954 students) and White Hall Junior High School (721 students) alongside Moody 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 Moody Elementary School compares
Moody 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,513
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Hall School District, which includes Moody Elementary School.
$10,513
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 45.2%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~408 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Moody Elementary School a good school?
Moody Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. 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 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.
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