- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Thurman G. Smith Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001260
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #11 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurman G. Smith Elem. School ranks #11 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 051266001260 · Springdale, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 17.9:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 483
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School
483 students
What this shows Thurman G. Smith Elem. School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurman G. Smith Elem. School compares
Thurman G. Smith Elem. 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$12,146
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 483 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
White 26.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.7%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thurman G. Smith Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurman G. Smith Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thurman G. Smith Elem. School
How many students attend Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
50.8% of students at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Thurman G. Smith Elem. School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurman G. Smith Elem. School?
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Thurman G. Smith Elem. School rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurman G. Smith Elem. School ranks #11 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Thurman G. Smith Elem. School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.