- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hope, AR
Spring Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051263001017
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Hill Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hope · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hope, AR.
School address
District: Spring Hill School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051263001017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Spring Hill Elementary School grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 051263001017 · Hope, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 17.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Hill High School (273 students)
Spring Hill Elementary School grew from 328 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Spring Hill Elementary School compares
Spring Hill Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,446
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Spring Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Hill School District reports $10,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Hill 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 (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Spring Hill Elementary School?
Spring Hill Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hope, AR. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Hill Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Spring Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Hill Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Hope, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Hill Elementary School?
Spring Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Spring Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hope, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hope on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Hill School District?
Besides Spring Hill Elementary School, Spring Hill School District also operates Spring Hill High School (273 students). See the Spring Hill School District district page for the complete list.