Enrollment
427
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rison Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rison Elementary School
Rison Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rison, Arkansas, enrolling 427 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.1% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 427 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 266 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 35.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 427 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Cleveland County School Dist., also runs Rison High School (314 students).
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 Rison Elementary School compares
Rison 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland County School Dist., which includes Rison Elementary School.
$12,659
Per student
+3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 41.4%
Federal 35.6%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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 (~427 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Rison on the city page.
Is Rison Elementary School a good school?
Rison Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 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.
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