Enrollment
551
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alexander, AR
Springhill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springhill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050369001439
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springhill Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Alexander · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Springhill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springhill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alexander, AR.
School address
District: Bryant School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050369001439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springhill Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springhill Elementary School
Springhill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Alexander, Arkansas, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.2% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 177 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bryant School District spends $9,843 per pupil, 20% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students) and Bryant Junior High School (1,545 students) alongside Springhill Elementary School.
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 Springhill Elementary School compares
Springhill 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 59% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,843
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 551 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.
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 65.2%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Springhill Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bryant School District, which includes Springhill Elementary School.
$9,843
Per student
-20%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 15.2%
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 Springhill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springhill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~551 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springhill Elementary School
How many students attend Springhill Elementary School?
Springhill Elementary School has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alexander, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springhill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springhill Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springhill Elementary School?
24.2% of students at Springhill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springhill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springhill Elementary School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Alexander, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springhill Elementary School?
Springhill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Springhill Elementary School rank among public schools in Alexander?
By Resource Investment Index, Springhill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alexander, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alexander on the city page.
Is Springhill Elementary School a good school?
Springhill Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Bryant School District?
Besides Springhill Elementary School, Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students), Bryant Junior High School (1,545 students), and Bryant Elementary School (785 students). See the Bryant School District district page for the complete list.
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