Enrollment
465
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton, AR
Perrin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perrin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050296000066
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perrin Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Perrin Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perrin Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Benton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050296000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perrin Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perrin Elementary School
Perrin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Benton, Arkansas, enrolling 465 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.1% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Arkansas average.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Benton School District spends $8,851 per pupil, 28% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Benton School District also operates Benton Middle School (1,363 students) and Benton High School (1,298 students) alongside Perrin 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 Perrin Elementary School compares
Perrin 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 48% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$8,851
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 74.4%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Perrin 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 Benton School District, which includes Perrin Elementary School.
$8,851
Per student
-28%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 53.6%
Federal 12.2%
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 Perrin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perrin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~465 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Perrin Elementary School
How many students attend Perrin Elementary School?
Perrin Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perrin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perrin Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perrin Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Perrin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perrin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perrin Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Benton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perrin Elementary School?
Perrin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Perrin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Perrin Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Benton on the city page.
Is Perrin Elementary School a good school?
Perrin Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Benton School District?
Besides Perrin Elementary School, Benton School District also operates Benton Middle School (1,363 students), Benton High School (1,298 students), and Benton Junior High School (971 students). See the Benton School District district page for the complete list.
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