- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pea Ridge, AR
Pea Ridge Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Pea Ridge Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050303000071
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pea Ridge Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pea Ridge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pea Ridge Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pea Ridge, AR.
School address
District: Pea Ridge School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050303000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pea Ridge Intermediate School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 050303000071 · Pea Ridge, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 19:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Pea Ridge Junior High School (643 students)
Pea Ridge Intermediate School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pea Ridge Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pea Ridge Juni
Pea Ridge Junior High School
643 students
- Pea Ridge High
Pea Ridge High School
597 students
- Pea Ridge Prim
Pea Ridge Primary School
587 students
- Pea Ridge Midd
Pea Ridge Middle School
444 students
- This school
Pea Ridge Intermediate School
399 students
What this shows Pea Ridge Intermediate School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pea Ridge Intermediate School compares
Pea Ridge Intermediate 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 | 23.8% | ▼ 60% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,296
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Pea Ridge Intermediate School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pea Ridge School District reports $10,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pea Ridge Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pea Ridge Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pea Ridge Intermediate School
How many students attend Pea Ridge Intermediate School?
Pea Ridge Intermediate School has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pea Ridge, AR. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Intermediate 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 Pea Ridge Intermediate School?
23.8% of students at Pea Ridge Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pea Ridge Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Pea Ridge Intermediate School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Pea Ridge, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pea Ridge Intermediate School?
Pea Ridge Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Pea Ridge Intermediate School rank among public schools in Pea Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Pea Ridge School District?
Besides Pea Ridge Intermediate School, Pea Ridge School District also operates Pea Ridge Junior High School (643 students), Pea Ridge High School (597 students), and Pea Ridge Primary School (587 students). See the Pea Ridge School District district page for the complete list.