Enrollment
348
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Hill Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Hill Elementary School
Spring Hill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hope, Arkansas, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #141.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Spring Hill School District, also runs Spring Hill High School (273 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spring Hill Elementary School compares
Spring Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,355
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Hill School District, which includes Spring Hill Elementary School.
$10,355
Per student
-15%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.0%
State 67.2%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Spring Hill Elementary School a good school?
Spring Hill Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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