- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Perrin Elementary School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-19.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 050296000066 · Benton, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 13.7:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Middle School (1,363 students)
Perrin Elementary School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-19.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Perrin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Middle
Benton Middle School
1,363 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,298 students
- Benton Junior
Benton Junior High School
971 students
- Ringgold Eleme 511
Ringgold Elementary School
511 students
- This school 465
Perrin Elementary School
465 students
- Caldwell Eleme 427
Caldwell Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Perrin Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perrin Elementary School compares
Perrin Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,367
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
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.
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
District finance for Benton School District reports $9,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,298
- 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
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 (~465 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), down 117.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.