- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Park Avenue Elementary School shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 051296001052 · Stuttgart, AR Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 15.6:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuttgart High School (499 students)
Park Avenue Elementary School shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Park Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Park Avenue Elementary School
641 students
- Stuttgart High
Stuttgart High School
499 students
- Stuttgart Juni 234
Stuttgart Junior High School
234 students
- Meekins Middle 210
Meekins Middle School
210 students
What this shows Park Avenue Elementary School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Avenue Elementary School compares
Park Avenue Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,556
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
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.
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
District finance for Stuttgart School District reports $11,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~641 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), down 60.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.