- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Nashville Primary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 051038001193 · Nashville, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 13.2:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashville High School (444 students)
Nashville Primary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Nashville Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nashville Primary School
569 students
- Nashville High
Nashville High School
444 students
- Nashville Juni
Nashville Junior High School
398 students
- Nashville Elem
Nashville Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Nashville Primary School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nashville Primary School compares
Nashville Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~569 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.