Enrollment
338
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountainburg Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountainburg Elementary School
Mountainburg Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mountainburg, Arkansas, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Arkansas schools and 38% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mountainburg School District also operates Mountainburg High School (185 students) and Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy (132 students) alongside Mountainburg 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 Mountainburg Elementary School compares
Mountainburg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,425
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountainburg School District, which includes Mountainburg Elementary School.
$13,425
Per student
+10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 55.7%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other 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 (~338 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mountainburg on the city page.
Is Mountainburg Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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