- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, AR
Murrell Taylor Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Murrell Taylor Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050041901256
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murrell Taylor Elem. School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Murrell Taylor Elem. School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murrell Taylor Elem. School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Jacksonville, AR.
School address
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050041901256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Murrell Taylor Elem. School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+17.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 050041901256 · Jacksonville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 17.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High School (1,208 students)
Murrell Taylor Elem. School grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+17.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Murrell Taylor Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High School
1,208 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle School
926 students
- Jacksonville E
Jacksonville Elementary School
733 students
- This school 428
Murrell Taylor Elem. School
428 students
- Bobby G Lester 421
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
421 students
- Bayou Meto Ele 416
Bayou Meto Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Murrell Taylor Elem. School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murrell Taylor Elem. School compares
Murrell Taylor Elem. School is a growing 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$11,264
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.0%
White 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Murrell Taylor Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District reports $11,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murrell Taylor Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bobby G Lester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayou Meto Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murrell Taylor Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murrell Taylor Elem. School
How many students attend Murrell Taylor Elem. School?
Murrell Taylor Elem. School has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murrell Taylor Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murrell Taylor Elem. School is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murrell Taylor Elem. School?
100.0% of students at Murrell Taylor Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murrell Taylor Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Murrell Taylor Elem. School is African American at 65.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murrell Taylor Elem. School?
Murrell Taylor Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Murrell Taylor Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Murrell Taylor Elem. School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Jacksonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Besides Murrell Taylor Elem. School, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District also operates Jacksonville High School (1,208 students), Jacksonville Middle School (926 students), and Jacksonville Elementary School (733 students). See the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District district page for the complete list.