- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Old Wire Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 051197001088 · Rogers, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 15.5:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers High School (2,492 students)
Old Wire Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Old Wire Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
2,492 students
- Rogers Heritag
Rogers Heritage High School
2,008 students
- Elmwood Middle
Elmwood Middle School
1,066 students
- Kirksey Middle 890
Kirksey Middle School
890 students
- Oakdale Middle 809
Oakdale Middle School
809 students
- This school 481
Old Wire Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Old Wire Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Wire Elementary School compares
Old Wire Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,519
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 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.
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
District finance for Rogers School District reports $11,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,008
- 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
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 (~481 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.