- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Parson Hills Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Parson Hills Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001259
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parson Hills Elem. School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- #16 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parson Hills Elem. School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parson Hills Elem. School ranks #16 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Parson Hills Elem. School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 051266001259 · Springdale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 19.9:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Parson Hills Elem. School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Parson Hills Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 517
Parson Hills Elem. School
517 students
What this shows Parson Hills Elem. School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parson Hills Elem. School compares
Parson Hills Elem. 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$12,146
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 517 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 61.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 26.7%
White 6.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Parson Hills Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parson Hills Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parson Hills Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parson Hills Elem. School
How many students attend Parson Hills Elem. School?
Parson Hills Elem. School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parson Hills Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parson Hills Elem. School is 19.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parson Hills Elem. School?
80.0% of students at Parson Hills Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parson Hills Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Parson Hills Elem. School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parson Hills Elem. School?
Parson Hills Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Parson Hills Elem. School rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Parson Hills Elem. School ranks #16 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Parson Hills Elem. School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.