- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bentonville, AR
R.E. Baker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R.E. Baker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050306000075
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R.E. Baker Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #6 of 16
- elementary schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
R.E. Baker Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R.E. Baker Elementary School ranks #6 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
R.E. Baker Elementary School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050306000075 · Bentonville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 13.4:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
R.E. Baker Elementary School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
R.E. Baker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentonville Hi
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- Centerton Gamb 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- Lincoln Junior 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- This school 309
R.E. Baker Elementary School
309 students
What this shows R.E. Baker Elementary School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How R.E. Baker Elementary School compares
R.E. Baker 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$12,377
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, R.E. Baker Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R.E. Baker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R.E. Baker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bentonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about R.E. Baker Elementary School
How many students attend R.E. Baker Elementary School?
R.E. Baker Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.E. Baker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R.E. Baker Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R.E. Baker Elementary School?
29.8% of students at R.E. Baker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R.E. Baker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R.E. Baker Elementary School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R.E. Baker Elementary School?
R.E. Baker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 R.E. Baker Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, R.E. Baker Elementary School ranks #6 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, 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 Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides R.E. Baker Elementary School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.