Enrollment
783
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arkadelphia, AR
Peake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050243000021
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peake Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Arkadelphia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Peake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peake Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Arkadelphia, AR.
School address
District: Arkadelphia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050243000021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+106% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peake Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peake Elementary School
Peake Elementary School is a large elementary school in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, enrolling 783 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 99% of Arkansas schools and 106% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.6% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 783 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 783 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Arkadelphia School District spends $9,535 per pupil, 22% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Arkadelphia School District also operates Goza Middle School (560 students) and Arkadelphia High School (534 students) alongside Peake Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Peake Elementary School compares
Peake Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 106% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 99% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$9,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 783 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
African American 35.2%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Peake Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkadelphia School District, which includes Peake Elementary School.
$9,535
Per student
-22%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 42.0%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Peake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goza Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arkadelphia High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisa Perritt Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~783 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Peake Elementary School
How many students attend Peake Elementary School?
Peake Elementary School has 783 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arkadelphia, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peake Elementary School is 28:1, which is 106% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peake Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Peake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peake Elementary School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Arkadelphia, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peake Elementary School?
Peake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peake Elementary School rank among public schools in Arkadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Peake Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Arkadelphia, 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 Arkadelphia on the city page.
Is Peake Elementary School a good school?
Peake Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arkadelphia School District?
Besides Peake Elementary School, Arkadelphia School District also operates Goza Middle School (560 students), Arkadelphia High School (534 students), and Louisa Perritt Primary (502 students). See the Arkadelphia School District district page for the complete list.
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