- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poyen, AR
Poyen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Poyen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051173000892
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poyen Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 293
- students enrolled
Poyen Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Poyen School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051173000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Poyen Elementary School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 051173000892 · Poyen, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Poyen High School (264 students)
Poyen Elementary School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Poyen Elementary School compares
Poyen 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 52% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,648
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Poyen Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poyen School District reports $10,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poyen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poyen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poyen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poyen Elementary School
How many students attend Poyen Elementary School?
Poyen Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poyen, AR. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poyen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poyen Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poyen Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Poyen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poyen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Poyen Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Poyen, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poyen Elementary School?
Poyen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in Poyen School District?
Besides Poyen Elementary School, Poyen School District also operates Poyen High School (264 students). See the Poyen School District district page for the complete list.