- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Reed Elementary School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 050550001481 · Dumas, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 16.7:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dumas High School (266 students)
Reed Elementary School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Reed Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Reed Elementary School
368 students
- Dumas High Sch
Dumas High School
266 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
238 students
- Dumas Junior H
Dumas Junior High School
184 students
What this shows Reed Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reed Elementary School compares
Reed Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Dumas School District reports $16,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~368 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.