- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rison, AR
Rison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050006700950
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rison Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rison · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rison Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rison Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rison, AR.
School address
District: Cleveland County School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006700950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Rison Elementary School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 050006700950 · Rison, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 12.6:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Rison High School (314 students)
Rison Elementary School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Rison Elementary School compares
Rison 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$12,406
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Rison Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland County School Dist. reports $12,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rison High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rison 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rison Elementary School
How many students attend Rison Elementary School?
Rison Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rison Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Rison Elementary School?
53.1% of students at Rison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rison Elementary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Rison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rison Elementary School?
Rison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Rison Elementary School rank among schools in Rison?
By Resource Investment Index, Rison Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rison, 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 Cleveland County School Dist.?
Besides Rison Elementary School, Cleveland County School Dist. also operates Rison High School (314 students). See the Cleveland County School Dist. district page for the complete list.