- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, AR
Sequoyah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sequoyah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051206000973
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoyah Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoyah Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Russellville, AR.
School address
District: Russellville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051206000973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Sequoyah Elementary School shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 051206000973 · Russellville, AR Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 16.9:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (1,281 students)
Sequoyah Elementary School shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sequoyah Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
1,281 students
- Russellville J
Russellville Jr. High School
808 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
795 students
- This school
Sequoyah Elementary School
542 students
- Oakland Height 503
Oakland Heights Elem. School
503 students
- Russellville I 436
Russellville Intermediate School
436 students
What this shows Sequoyah Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoyah Elementary School compares
Sequoyah 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 64% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 80% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,246
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Sequoyah Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russellville School District reports $13,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sequoyah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Jr. High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Heights Elem. School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russellville Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoyah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoyah Elementary School
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoyah Elementary School?
21.6% of students at Sequoyah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoyah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sequoyah Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Russellville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sequoyah Elementary School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Russellville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Russellville School District?
Besides Sequoyah Elementary School, Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students), Russellville Jr. High School (808 students), and Russellville Middle School (795 students). See the Russellville School District district page for the complete list.