- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton, AR
Ringgold Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ringgold Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050296000067
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ringgold Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ringgold Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Benton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050296000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-128 students YoY
Ringgold Elementary School shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-22.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-128 students YoY 050296000067 · Benton, AR Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 18.9:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Middle School (1,363 students)
Ringgold Elementary School shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-22.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Ringgold Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Middle
Benton Middle School
1,363 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,298 students
- Benton Junior
Benton Junior High School
971 students
- This school 511
Ringgold Elementary School
511 students
- Perrin Element 465
Perrin Elementary School
465 students
- Caldwell Eleme 427
Caldwell Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Ringgold Elementary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ringgold Elementary School compares
Ringgold 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$9,367
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 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Ringgold Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton School District reports $9,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ringgold Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perrin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ringgold Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ringgold Elementary School
How many students attend Ringgold Elementary School?
Ringgold Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 128.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 39% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ringgold Elementary School?
40.7% of students at Ringgold Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ringgold Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ringgold Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Benton, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ringgold Elementary School?
Ringgold Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ringgold Elementary School rank among schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ringgold Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Benton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton School District?
Besides Ringgold Elementary School, Benton School District also operates Benton Middle School (1,363 students), Benton High School (1,298 students), and Benton Junior High School (971 students). See the Benton School District district page for the complete list.