Enrollment
753
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bauxite, AR
Pine Haven Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Haven Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050279000048
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Haven Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bauxite · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Haven Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Haven Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bauxite, AR.
School address
District: Bauxite School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050279000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Haven Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Haven Elementary School
Pine Haven Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Bauxite, Arkansas, enrolling 753 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Arkansas schools and 32% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.3% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Arkansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 753 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bauxite School District spends $9,437 per pupil, 23% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bauxite School District also operates Bauxite High School (551 students) and Bauxite Middle School (413 students) alongside Pine Haven 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 Haven Elementary School compares
Pine Haven 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,437
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Pine Haven Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bauxite School District, which includes Pine Haven Elementary School.
$9,437
Per student
-23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 62.4%
Federal 13.6%
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 Haven Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bauxite High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bauxite Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miner Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Haven Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other 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 (~753 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Haven Elementary School
How many students attend Pine Haven Elementary School?
Pine Haven Elementary School has 753 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bauxite, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Haven Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Haven Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Haven Elementary School?
29.3% of students at Pine Haven Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Haven Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Haven Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Bauxite, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Haven Elementary School?
Pine Haven Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pine Haven Elementary School rank among public schools in Bauxite?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Haven Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bauxite, 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 Bauxite on the city page.
Is Pine Haven Elementary School a good school?
Pine Haven Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 Bauxite School District?
Besides Pine Haven Elementary School, Bauxite School District also operates Bauxite High School (551 students), Bauxite Middle School (413 students), and Miner Academy (48 students). See the Bauxite School District district page for the complete list.
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