- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corning, AR
Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050000900192
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Corning · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Corning, AR.
School address
District: Corning School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050000900192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Park Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 050000900192 · Corning, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 19:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Corning Middle School (227 students)
Park Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Park Elementary School
361 students
- Corning Middle
Corning Middle School
227 students
- Corning High S
Corning High School
217 students
What this shows Park Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary School compares
Park 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 91% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,224
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corning School District reports $12,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corning Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corning High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary School
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corning, AR. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 19:1, which is 40% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Elementary School?
57.3% of students at Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Corning, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Corning?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Corning, 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 Corning School District?
Besides Park Elementary School, Corning School District also operates Corning Middle School (227 students) and Corning High School (217 students). See the Corning School District district page for the complete list.