- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Peake Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 050243000021 · Arkadelphia, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 28:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Goza Middle School (560 students)
Peake Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Peake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Peake Elementary School
783 students
- Goza Middle Sc
Goza Middle School
560 students
- Arkadelphia Hi
Arkadelphia High School
534 students
- Louisa Perritt
Louisa Perritt Primary
502 students
What this shows Peake Elementary School reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peake Elementary School compares
Peake 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,265
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 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.
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
District finance for Arkadelphia School District reports $10,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~783 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.