- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alexander, AR
Robert L. Davis Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Robert L. Davis Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050369001407
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert L. Davis Elem. School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alexander · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert L. Davis Elem. School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Davis Elem. School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alexander, AR.
School address
District: Bryant School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050369001407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Robert L. Davis Elem. School grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 050369001407 · Alexander, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 16.8:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryant High School (2,369 students)
Robert L. Davis Elem. School grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Robert L. Davis Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bryant High Sc
Bryant High School
2,369 students
- Bryant Junior
Bryant Junior High School
1,545 students
- Bryant Element 785
Bryant Elementary School
785 students
- Bryant Middle 774
Bryant Middle School
774 students
- Bethel Middle 762
Bethel Middle School
762 students
- This school 504
Robert L. Davis Elem. School
504 students
What this shows Robert L. Davis Elem. School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert L. Davis Elem. School compares
Robert L. Davis Elem. School is a growing 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 79% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,006
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
African American 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Robert L. Davis Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryant School District reports $10,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert L. Davis Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert L. Davis Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert L. Davis Elem. School
How many students attend Robert L. Davis Elem. School?
Robert L. Davis Elem. School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alexander, AR. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Davis Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Davis Elem. School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert L. Davis Elem. School?
51.1% of students at Robert L. Davis Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert L. Davis Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Robert L. Davis Elem. School is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Alexander, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L. Davis Elem. School?
Robert L. Davis Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Robert L. Davis Elem. School rank among public schools in Alexander?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Davis Elem. School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alexander, 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 Bryant School District?
Besides Robert L. Davis Elem. School, Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students), Bryant Junior High School (1,545 students), and Bryant Elementary School (785 students). See the Bryant School District district page for the complete list.