- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rector, AR
Rector Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rector Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050437001273
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rector Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 389
- students enrolled
Rector Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rector School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050437001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Rector Elementary School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 050437001273 · Rector, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 17.7:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Rector High School (236 students)
Rector Elementary School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Rector Elementary School compares
Rector 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Rector Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rector School District reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rector Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rector High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rector 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rector Elementary School
How many students attend Rector Elementary School?
Rector Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rector, AR. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rector Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rector Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rector Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Rector Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rector Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rector Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Rector, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rector Elementary School?
Rector Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rector School District?
Besides Rector Elementary School, Rector School District also operates Rector High School (236 students). See the Rector School District district page for the complete list.