- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Enola, AR
Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051008000738
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 293
- students enrolled
Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mt. Vernon/Enola School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051008000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 051008000738 · Enola, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 15.4:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Vernon/Enola High School (234 students)
Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School compares
Mt. Vernon/Enola 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,486
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mt. Vernon/Enola School Dist. reports $11,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon/Enola High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Vernon/Enola 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School
How many students attend Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School?
Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Enola, AR. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School?
62.2% of students at Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Enola, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School?
Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mt. Vernon/Enola School Dist.?
Besides Mt. Vernon/Enola Elem. School, Mt. Vernon/Enola School Dist. also operates Mt. Vernon/Enola High School (234 students). See the Mt. Vernon/Enola School Dist. district page for the complete list.