- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain Home, AR
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050004300740
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Mountain Home, AR.
School address
District: Mountain Home School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004300740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050004300740 · Mountain Home, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 16.9:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students)
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mtn Home High
Mtn Home High Career Academics
1,523 students
- Hackler Interm
Hackler Intermediate School
837 students
- This school 559
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
559 students
- Pinkston Middl 546
Pinkston Middle School
546 students
- Mountain Home 300
Mountain Home Kindergarten
300 students
- Guy Berry Coll 52
Guy Berry College and Career Academy
52 students
What this shows Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary compares
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 80% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$12,093
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 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Mountain Home School District reports $12,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn Home High Career Academics | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hackler Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinkston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Home Kindergarten | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guy Berry College and Career Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
How many students attend Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain Home, AR. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
38.4% of students at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary rank among public schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain Home School District?
Besides Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary, Mountain Home School District also operates Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students), Hackler Intermediate School (837 students), and Pinkston Middle School (546 students). See the Mountain Home School District district page for the complete list.