- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quitman, AR
Quitman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Quitman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051188000946
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Quitman, AR.
School address
District: Quitman School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051188000946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Quitman Elementary School shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 051188000946 · Quitman, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 17.3:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman High School (308 students)
Quitman Elementary School shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Quitman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Quitman Elementary School
432 students
- Quitman High S
Quitman High School
308 students
- Quitman Middle
Quitman Middle School
210 students
What this shows Quitman Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman Elementary School compares
Quitman 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 82% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$10,511
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Quitman Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quitman School District reports $10,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quitman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quitman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman Elementary School
How many students attend Quitman Elementary School?
Quitman Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quitman, AR. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quitman Elementary School?
39.8% of students at Quitman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Quitman Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Quitman, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman Elementary School?
Quitman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Quitman Elementary School rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Quitman, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Quitman School District?
Besides Quitman Elementary School, Quitman School District also operates Quitman High School (308 students) and Quitman Middle School (210 students). See the Quitman School District district page for the complete list.