- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smackover, AR
Smackover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smackover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051251001008
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smackover Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 523
- students enrolled
Smackover Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smackover School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051251001008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-127 students YoY
Smackover Elementary School shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-23.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-127 students YoY 051251001008 · Smackover, AR Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 15.8:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Smackover High School (347 students)
Smackover Elementary School shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-23.3%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Smackover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Smackover Elementary School
523 students
- Smackover High
Smackover High School
347 students
- Norphlet Middl
Norphlet Middle School
338 students
What this shows Smackover Elementary School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smackover Elementary School compares
Smackover 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 69% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$11,892
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Smackover Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smackover School District reports $11,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smackover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smackover High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norphlet Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smackover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smackover Elementary School
How many students attend Smackover Elementary School?
Smackover Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smackover, AR. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), down 127.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smackover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smackover Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smackover Elementary School?
37.1% of students at Smackover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smackover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smackover Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Smackover, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smackover Elementary School?
Smackover 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 Smackover School District?
Besides Smackover Elementary School, Smackover School District also operates Smackover High School (347 students) and Norphlet Middle School (338 students). See the Smackover School District district page for the complete list.