Enrollment
1,976
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 051266001633 Charter school
Springdale School of Innovations — Springdale, AR
Federal NCES profile for Springdale School of Innovations, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
175.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springdale School of Innovations compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Springdale School of Innovations reports 1,976 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 175.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Arkansas average and 21% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springdale School District spends $12,773 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.0% from local sources (property taxes), 52.5% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springdale School of Innovations compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,976 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,773
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 1,976 Top 99% in Arkansas — larger than 1% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 175.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.7% -31% vs state
NCES ID 051266001633
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 42.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.1%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springdale School District, which includes Springdale School of Innovations.
$12,773
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
Similar other schools in Springdale
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hunt Elementary School
Standard public school
890 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Central Junior High School
Standard public school
852 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
George Junior High School
Standard public school
723 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Southwest Junior High School
Standard public school
694 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
George Elementary School
Standard public school
676 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Junior High School
Standard public school
654 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Springdale School of Innovations
How many students attend Springdale School of Innovations?
Springdale School of Innovations has 1,976 students enrolled. It is a other school in SPRINGDALE, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale School of Innovations?
The student-teacher ratio at Springdale School of Innovations is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springdale School of Innovations?
40.7% of students at Springdale School of Innovations are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springdale School of Innovations?
The largest demographic group at Springdale School of Innovations is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in SPRINGDALE, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springdale School of Innovations?
Springdale School of Innovations has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.