- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shirley, AR
Shirley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shirley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051242001000
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shirley Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 169
- students enrolled
Shirley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Shirley School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051242001000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Shirley Elementary School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 051242001000 · Shirley, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shirley High School (110 students)
Shirley Elementary School held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Shirley Elementary School compares
Shirley 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$16,013
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Shirley Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shirley School District reports $16,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shirley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shirley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shirley Elementary School
How many students attend Shirley Elementary School?
Shirley Elementary School has 169 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shirley, AR. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirley Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Shirley Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Shirley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shirley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shirley Elementary School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Shirley, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shirley Elementary School?
Shirley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Shirley School District?
Besides Shirley Elementary School, Shirley School District also operates Shirley High School (110 students). See the Shirley School District district page for the complete list.