Enrollment
641
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuttgart, AR
Park Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051296001052
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Avenue Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Stuttgart · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, AR.
School address
District: Stuttgart School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051296001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Avenue Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Avenue Elementary School
Park Avenue Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Stuttgart, Arkansas, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Stuttgart School District also operates Stuttgart High School (499 students) and Stuttgart Junior High School (234 students) alongside Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue Elementary School compares
Park Avenue 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.8%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 67% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,676
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 42.4%
White 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Park Avenue 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 Stuttgart School District, which includes Park Avenue Elementary School.
$10,676
Per student
-13%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 37.1%
Federal 23.5%
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 Park Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuttgart Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meekins Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stuttgart, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 15% 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 Park Avenue Elementary School?
99.8% of students at Park Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Avenue Elementary School is African American at 42.4% of enrollment, in Stuttgart, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Park Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Stuttgart?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stuttgart on the city page.
Is Park Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Park Avenue Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Stuttgart School District?
Besides Park Avenue Elementary School, Stuttgart School District also operates Stuttgart High School (499 students), Stuttgart Junior High School (234 students), and Meekins Middle School (210 students). See the Stuttgart School District district page for the complete list.
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