Enrollment
481
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rogers, AR
Old Wire Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Old Wire Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051197001088
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Wire Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #14 of 15
- schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Wire Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Wire Elementary School ranks #14 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Rogers School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051197001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Wire Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Wire Elementary School
Old Wire Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rogers, Arkansas, enrolling 481 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students) and Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students) alongside Old Wire 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 Old Wire Elementary School compares
Old Wire 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 481 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 73.4%
White 11.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Old Wire 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 Rogers School District, which includes Old Wire Elementary School.
$10,977
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 36.7%
Federal 14.9%
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 Old Wire Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirksey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Wire Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~481 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Old Wire Elementary School
How many students attend Old Wire Elementary School?
Old Wire Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rogers, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Wire Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Wire Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Wire Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Old Wire Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Wire Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Old Wire Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Wire Elementary School?
Old Wire Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Old Wire Elementary School rank among schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Wire Elementary School ranks #14 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rogers on the city page.
Is Old Wire Elementary School a good school?
Old Wire Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Rogers School District?
Besides Old Wire Elementary School, Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students), Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students), and Elmwood Middle School (1,066 students). See the Rogers School District district page for the complete list.
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