Enrollment
368
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dumas, AR
Reed Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reed Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050550001481
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reed Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dumas · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Reed Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reed Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dumas, AR.
School address
District: Dumas School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050550001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reed Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reed Elementary School
Reed Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dumas, Arkansas, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and White (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Dumas School District spends $15,637 per pupil, 28% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 169 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 368 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Dumas School District also operates Dumas High School (266 students) and Central Elementary School (238 students) alongside Reed 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 Reed Elementary School compares
Reed 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$15,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 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
African American 69.3%
White 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Reed 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 Dumas School District, which includes Reed Elementary School.
$15,637
Per student
+28%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 40.4%
Federal 30.1%
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 Reed Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dumas Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reed Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~368 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reed Elementary School
How many students attend Reed Elementary School?
Reed Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dumas, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reed Elementary School?
99.1% of students at Reed Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reed Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reed Elementary School is African American at 69.3% of enrollment, in Dumas, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reed Elementary School?
Reed Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Reed Elementary School rank among public schools in Dumas?
By Resource Investment Index, Reed Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dumas, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dumas on the city page.
Is Reed Elementary School a good school?
Reed Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. 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 Dumas School District?
Besides Reed Elementary School, Dumas School District also operates Dumas High School (266 students), Central Elementary School (238 students), and Dumas Junior High School (184 students). See the Dumas School District district page for the complete list.
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