Enrollment
309
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R.E. Baker Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at R.E. Baker Elementary School
R.E. Baker Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bentonville, Arkansas, enrolling 309 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.8% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bentonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary (25 students): R.E. Baker Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 2.8:1).
Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students) and Bentonville West High School (2,661 students) alongside R.E. Baker 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 R.E. Baker Elementary School compares
R.E. Baker 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,698
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bentonville School District, which includes R.E. Baker Elementary School.
$11,698
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 37.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is R.E. Baker Elementary School a good school?
R.E. Baker Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 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.
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