- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pea Ridge, AR
Pea Ridge Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Pea Ridge Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050303001505
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pea Ridge Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pea Ridge · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pea Ridge Primary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pea Ridge, AR.
School address
District: Pea Ridge School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050303001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Pea Ridge Primary School grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 050303001505 · Pea Ridge, AR Other · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 17.8:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pea Ridge Junior High School (643 students)
Pea Ridge Primary School grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pea Ridge Primary 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
- This school
Pea Ridge Primary School
587 students
- Pea Ridge Midd
Pea Ridge Middle School
444 students
- Pea Ridge Inte
Pea Ridge Intermediate School
399 students
What this shows Pea Ridge Primary School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pea Ridge Primary School compares
Pea Ridge Primary School is a growing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 59% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$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 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Pea Ridge Primary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pea Ridge Primary 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
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Pea Ridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pea Ridge Primary School
How many students attend Pea Ridge Primary School?
Pea Ridge Primary School has 587 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pea Ridge, AR. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Primary School is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pea Ridge Primary School?
24.0% of students at Pea Ridge Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pea Ridge Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Pea Ridge Primary School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Pea Ridge, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pea Ridge Primary School?
Pea Ridge Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Pea Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, Pea Ridge School District also operates Pea Ridge Junior High School (643 students), Pea Ridge High School (597 students), and Pea Ridge Middle School (444 students). See the Pea Ridge School District district page for the complete list.