- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bentonville, AR
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050040901574Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #15 of 16
- elementary schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy ranks #15 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas · Arkansas
NCES ID 050040901574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy grew from 637 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (+15.9%).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 050040901574 · Bentonville, AR Elementary · MID · CHARTER
787 enr · 19.2:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers (521 students)
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy grew from 637 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (+15.9%). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy
787 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers
521 students
- Founders Class 207
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers
207 students
- Founders Class 61
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock El
61 students
- Founders Class 56
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock
56 students
- Founders Class 16
Founders Classical Academy High School Online
16 students
What this shows Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy compares
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy is a growing 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 91% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$10,122
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.7%
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas reports $10,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy High School Online | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar elementary schools in Bentonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy
How many students attend Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy?
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy has 787 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy is 19.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy?
5.2% of students at Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy is Asian at 45.7% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy?
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy rank among elementary schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy ranks #15 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas?
Besides Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy, Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas also operates Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers (521 students), Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers (207 students), and Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock El (61 students). See the Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas district page for the complete list.