- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain Pine, AR
Mountain Pine Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Pine Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051017000745
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Pine Elem. School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 320
- students enrolled
Mountain Pine Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mountain Pine School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051017000745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Mountain Pine Elem. School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 051017000745 · Mountain Pine, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Pine High School (285 students)
Mountain Pine Elem. School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Mountain Pine Elem. School compares
Mountain Pine Elem. 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 62% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$15,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Mountain Pine Elem. School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountain Pine School District reports $15,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Pine Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Pine Elem. 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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Pine Elem. School
How many students attend Mountain Pine Elem. School?
Mountain Pine Elem. School has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain Pine, AR. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Pine Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Pine Elem. School is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Pine Elem. School?
100.0% of students at Mountain Pine Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Pine Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Pine Elem. School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Mountain Pine, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Pine Elem. School?
Mountain Pine Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mountain Pine School District?
Besides Mountain Pine Elem. School, Mountain Pine School District also operates Mountain Pine High School (285 students). See the Mountain Pine School District district page for the complete list.