- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rose Bud, AR
Rose Bud Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rose Bud Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051200000961
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose Bud Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 399
- students enrolled
Rose Bud Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rose Bud School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051200000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Rose Bud Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 051200000961 · Rose Bud, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 13.8:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rose Bud High School (308 students)
Rose Bud Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Rose Bud Elementary School compares
Rose Bud 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 49% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$12,330
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 399 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 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Rose Bud Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rose Bud School District reports $12,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rose Bud Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bud High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rose Bud 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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rose Bud Elementary School
How many students attend Rose Bud Elementary School?
Rose Bud Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rose Bud, AR. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Bud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Bud Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rose Bud Elementary School?
42.0% of students at Rose Bud Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose Bud Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rose Bud Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Rose Bud, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose Bud Elementary School?
Rose Bud Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rose Bud School District?
Besides Rose Bud Elementary School, Rose Bud School District also operates Rose Bud High School (308 students). See the Rose Bud School District district page for the complete list.