- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountainburg, AR
Mountainburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mountainburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051026000750
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountainburg Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mountainburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountainburg Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mountainburg, AR.
School address
District: Mountainburg School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051026000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mountainburg Elementary School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 051026000750 · Mountainburg, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 18.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountainburg High School (185 students)
Mountainburg Elementary School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mountainburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mountainburg Elementary School
338 students
- Mountainburg H
Mountainburg High School
185 students
- Mountainburg M 132
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
132 students
What this shows Mountainburg Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountainburg Elementary School compares
Mountainburg Elementary 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,486
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 338 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Mountainburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountainburg School District reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountainburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainburg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountainburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountainburg Elementary School
How many students attend Mountainburg Elementary School?
Mountainburg Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountainburg, AR. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainburg Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountainburg Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Mountainburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountainburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mountainburg Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Mountainburg, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountainburg Elementary School?
Mountainburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mountainburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Mountainburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mountainburg, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mountainburg School District?
Besides Mountainburg Elementary School, Mountainburg School District also operates Mountainburg High School (185 students) and Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy (132 students). See the Mountainburg School District district page for the complete list.