Enrollment
569
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nashville, AR
Nashville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Nashville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051038001193
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nashville Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nashville Primary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nashville Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nashville, AR.
School address
District: Nashville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051038001193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nashville Primary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nashville Primary School
Nashville Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Nashville, Arkansas, enrolling 569 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nashville School District also operates Nashville High School (444 students) and Nashville Junior High School (398 students) alongside Nashville Primary 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 Nashville Primary School compares
Nashville Primary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$10,730
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Nashville Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nashville School District, which includes Nashville Primary School.
$10,730
Per student
-12%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 52.8%
Federal 24.5%
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 Nashville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nashville Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nashville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nashville Primary 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
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary 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 (~569 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nashville Primary School
How many students attend Nashville Primary School?
Nashville Primary School has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nashville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashville Primary School is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Primary School?
55.1% of students at Nashville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nashville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Nashville Primary School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Nashville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nashville Primary School?
Nashville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Nashville Primary School rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nashville Primary School ranks #4 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. See all public schools in Nashville on the city page.
Is Nashville Primary School a good school?
Nashville Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 Nashville School District?
Besides Nashville Primary School, Nashville School District also operates Nashville High School (444 students), Nashville Junior High School (398 students), and Nashville Elementary School (375 students). See the Nashville School District district page for the complete list.
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