- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 2.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Center Ridge, AR
Nemo Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nemo Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051041000759
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nemo Vista Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Center Ridge · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nemo Vista Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nemo Vista Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Center Ridge, AR.
School address
District: Nemo Vista School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051041000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Nemo Vista Elementary School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-24.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 051041000759 · Center Ridge, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 12.5:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Nemo Vista High School (130 students)
Nemo Vista Elementary School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-24.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Nemo Vista Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nemo Vista Elementary School
274 students
- Nemo Vista Hig
Nemo Vista High School
130 students
- Nemo Vista Mid 109
Nemo Vista Middle School
109 students
What this shows Nemo Vista Elementary School reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nemo Vista Elementary School compares
Nemo Vista Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,738
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Nemo Vista Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nemo Vista School District reports $12,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nemo Vista Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo Vista High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nemo Vista Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nemo Vista Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nemo Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Nemo Vista Elementary School?
Nemo Vista Elementary School has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Center Ridge, AR. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nemo Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nemo Vista 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 Nemo Vista Elementary School?
45.9% of students at Nemo Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nemo Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nemo Vista Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Center Ridge, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nemo Vista Elementary School?
Nemo Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Nemo Vista Elementary School rank among public schools in Center Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Nemo Vista Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Center Ridge, 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 Nemo Vista School District?
Besides Nemo Vista Elementary School, Nemo Vista School District also operates Nemo Vista High School (130 students) and Nemo Vista Middle School (109 students). See the Nemo Vista School District district page for the complete list.