- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Star City, AR
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050002801041
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Star City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Star City, AR.
School address
District: Star City School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002801041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 050002801041 · Star City, AR Other · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 16.6:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Star City High School (459 students)
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
679 students
- Star City High
Star City High School
459 students
- Star City Midd
Star City Middle School
322 students
What this shows Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School compares
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,987
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Star City School District reports $11,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star City High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Star City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School?
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School has 679 students enrolled. It is a public school in Star City, AR. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 22% 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 Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Star City, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School?
Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School rank among public schools in Star City?
By Resource Investment Index, Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Star City, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Star City School District?
Besides Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School, Star City School District also operates Star City High School (459 students) and Star City Middle School (322 students). See the Star City School District district page for the complete list.