- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nashville, AR
Nashville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nashville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051038000756
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nashville Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nashville Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nashville Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nashville, AR.
School address
District: Nashville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051038000756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Nashville Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 051038000756 · Nashville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 12.5:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashville Primary School (569 students)
Nashville Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Nashville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nashville Prim
Nashville Primary School
569 students
- Nashville High
Nashville High School
444 students
- Nashville Juni
Nashville Junior High School
398 students
- This school
Nashville Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Nashville Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nashville Elementary School compares
Nashville 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,591
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 22.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Nashville Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nashville School District reports $11,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nashville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nashville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nashville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nashville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nashville Elementary School
How many students attend Nashville Elementary School?
Nashville Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nashville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashville Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nashville Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Nashville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nashville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nashville Elementary School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Nashville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nashville Elementary School?
Nashville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
How does Nashville Elementary School rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nashville Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nashville, 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 Nashville School District?
Besides Nashville Elementary School, Nashville School District also operates Nashville Primary School (569 students), Nashville High School (444 students), and Nashville Junior High School (398 students). See the Nashville School District district page for the complete list.