- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forrest City, AR
Stewart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050627000350
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Forrest City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Forrest City, AR.
School address
District: Forrest City School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050627000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Stewart Elementary School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 050627000350 · Forrest City, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 20:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (713 students)
Stewart Elementary School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Stewart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
713 students
- Forrest City H
Forrest City High School
563 students
- This school
Stewart Elementary School
400 students
- Forrest City J 270
Forrest City Jr. High
270 students
- Lincoln Academ 132
Lincoln Academy
132 students
What this shows Stewart Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart Elementary School compares
Stewart Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 47% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,410
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.5%
White 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Stewart Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forrest City School District reports $14,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forrest City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forrest City Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Elementary School
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forrest City, AR. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Elementary School is 20:1, which is 47% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stewart Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Stewart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Elementary School is African American at 93.5% of enrollment, in Forrest City, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Stewart Elementary School rank among public schools in Forrest City?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Forrest 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 Forrest City School District?
Besides Stewart Elementary School, Forrest City School District also operates Central Elementary School (713 students), Forrest City High School (563 students), and Forrest City Jr. High (270 students). See the Forrest City School District district page for the complete list.