- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sonora, AR
Sonora Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sonora Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001532
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonora Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 604
- students enrolled
Sonora Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Sonora Elementary School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 051266001532 · Sonora, AR Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 15.9:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Sonora Elementary School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Sonora Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 604
Sonora Elementary School
604 students
What this shows Sonora Elementary School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonora Elementary School compares
Sonora 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 70% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,146
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 604 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 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Sonora Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonora Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonora Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonora Elementary School
How many students attend Sonora Elementary School?
Sonora Elementary School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sonora, AR. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonora Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 17% 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 Sonora Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Sonora Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonora Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sonora Elementary School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Sonora, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonora Elementary School?
Sonora Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Springdale School District?
Besides Sonora Elementary School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.