- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 4.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pangburn, AR
Pangburn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pangburn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051107000834
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pangburn Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 401
- students enrolled
Pangburn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pangburn School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051107000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Pangburn Elementary School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 051107000834 · Pangburn, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 16:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pangburn High School (326 students)
Pangburn Elementary School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Pangburn Elementary School compares
Pangburn Elementary School 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 71% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,842
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Pangburn Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pangburn School District reports $12,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pangburn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangburn High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pangburn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pangburn Elementary School
How many students attend Pangburn Elementary School?
Pangburn Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pangburn, AR. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pangburn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pangburn Elementary School is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pangburn Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Pangburn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pangburn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pangburn Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Pangburn, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pangburn Elementary School?
Pangburn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pangburn School District?
Besides Pangburn Elementary School, Pangburn School District also operates Pangburn High School (326 students). See the Pangburn School District district page for the complete list.