Enrollment
477
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Dorado, AR
Northwest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050568000279
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in El Dorado, AR.
School address
District: El Dorado School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050568000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Elementary School
Northwest Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in El Dorado, Arkansas, enrolling 477 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
El Dorado School District also operates El Dorado High School (1,235 students) and Washington Middle School (581 students) alongside Northwest Elementary 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 Northwest Elementary School compares
Northwest Elementary 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$12,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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
African American 50.5%
White 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Northwest Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Dorado School District, which includes Northwest Elementary School.
$12,616
Per student
+3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 35.3%
Federal 23.7%
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 Northwest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yocum Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hugh Goodwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~477 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary School
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Dorado, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School is 17:1, which is 25% 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 Northwest Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Northwest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary School is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in El Dorado, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Northwest Elementary School rank among elementary schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in El Dorado, 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 El Dorado on the city page.
Is Northwest Elementary School a good school?
Northwest Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. 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 El Dorado School District?
Besides Northwest Elementary School, El Dorado School District also operates El Dorado High School (1,235 students), Washington Middle School (581 students), and Yocum Elementary School (580 students). See the El Dorado School District district page for the complete list.
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