- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayetteville, AR
Root Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Root Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050612000325
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Root Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Root Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Root Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Root Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 050612000325 · Fayetteville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 19.3:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students)
Root Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Root Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- Ramay Junior H 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- Mcnair Middle 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- Owl Creek Scho 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- This school 445
Root Elementary School
445 students
What this shows Root Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Root Elementary School compares
Root 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 84% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 7% 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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Root Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Root Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School East | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramay Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnair Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owl Creek School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Root Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Root Elementary School
How many students attend Root Elementary School?
Root Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayetteville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Root Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Root Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Root Elementary School?
9.6% of students at Root Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Root Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Root Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Root Elementary School?
Root Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Root Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Root Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Besides Root Elementary School, Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students), Woodland Junior High School (765 students), and Ramay Junior High School (761 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.