Enrollment
371
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maumelle, AR
Pine Forest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Forest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051185001257
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Forest Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Maumelle · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Forest Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Forest Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Maumelle, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185001257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Forest Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Forest Elementary School
Pine Forest Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Maumelle, Arkansas, enrolling 371 students.
At 14.3:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 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.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. spends $14,894 per pupil, 22% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students) and Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students) alongside Pine Forest 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 Pine Forest Elementary School compares
Pine Forest 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$14,894
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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
African American 53.4%
White 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Pine Forest 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 Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist., which includes Pine Forest Elementary School.
$14,894
Per student
+22%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 16.6%
Federal 20.4%
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 Pine Forest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Forest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~371 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Forest Elementary School
How many students attend Pine Forest Elementary School?
Pine Forest Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maumelle, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Forest Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Forest Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Pine Forest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Forest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Forest Elementary School is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Maumelle, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Forest Elementary School?
Pine Forest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Pine Forest Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Maumelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Forest Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Maumelle, 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 Maumelle on the city page.
Is Pine Forest Elementary School a good school?
Pine Forest Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Pine Forest Elementary School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.
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