- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Turnbow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turnbow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001161
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turnbow Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #14 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Turnbow Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turnbow Elementary School ranks #14 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Turnbow Elementary School shrank from 591 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 051266001161 · Springdale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 18.2:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Turnbow Elementary School shrank from 591 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Turnbow Elementary 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 599
Turnbow Elementary School
599 students
What this shows Turnbow Elementary School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turnbow Elementary School compares
Turnbow 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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 599 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 51.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 23.2%
White 17.0%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Turnbow Elementary 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 Turnbow Elementary 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 | Similar 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 Turnbow Elementary 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turnbow Elementary School
How many students attend Turnbow Elementary School?
Turnbow Elementary School has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turnbow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turnbow Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turnbow Elementary School?
62.8% of students at Turnbow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turnbow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turnbow Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turnbow Elementary School?
Turnbow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Turnbow Elementary School rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Turnbow Elementary School ranks #14 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 Turnbow Elementary 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.