- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bentonville, AR
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elem. 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 050306000076
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 16
- elementary schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elem. School ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 050306000076 · Bentonville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 16.8:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentonville Hi
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- Centerton Gamb 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- Lincoln Junior 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- This school 404
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School
404 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elem. School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Elem. School compares
Thomas Jefferson Elem. 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 74% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 79% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,377
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Thomas Jefferson Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bentonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elem. School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elem. School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem. School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School?
15.5% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elem. School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elem. School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem. 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 Thomas Jefferson Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elem. School ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, 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 Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elem. School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.