- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cabot, AR
Mountain Springs Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Springs Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050375001518
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Springs Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Springs Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Springs Elem School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Cabot, AR.
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050375001518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mountain Springs Elem School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 050375001518 · Cabot, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 15.9:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabot High School (2,170 students)
Mountain Springs Elem School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mountain Springs Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabot High Sch
Cabot High School
2,170 students
- Cabot Junior H
Cabot Junior High North
920 students
- Cabot Middle S 828
Cabot Middle School North
828 students
- Cabot Freshman 827
Cabot Freshman Academy
827 students
- Cabot Middle S 747
Cabot Middle School South
747 students
- This school 494
Mountain Springs Elem School
494 students
What this shows Mountain Springs Elem School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Springs Elem School compares
Mountain Springs Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 70% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$10,792
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 494 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 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Mountain Springs Elem School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabot School District reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Springs Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Freshman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School South | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Springs Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Springs Elem School
How many students attend Mountain Springs Elem School?
Mountain Springs Elem School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cabot, AR. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Springs Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Springs Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Springs Elem School?
20.0% of students at Mountain Springs Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Springs Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Springs Elem School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Cabot, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Springs Elem School?
Mountain Springs Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mountain Springs Elem School rank among schools in Cabot?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Springs Elem School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Cabot, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cabot on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabot School District?
Besides Mountain Springs Elem School, Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students), Cabot Junior High North (920 students), and Cabot Middle School North (828 students). See the Cabot School District district page for the complete list.