- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley Springs, AR
Valley Springs Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Springs Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051335001224
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Springs Elem. School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Valley Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Springs Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Springs Elem. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valley Springs, AR.
School address
District: Valley Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051335001224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Valley Springs Elem. School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 051335001224 · Valley Springs, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 15.8:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Springs Middle School (253 students)
Valley Springs Elem. School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Valley Springs Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley Springs Elem. School
315 students
- Valley Springs
Valley Springs Middle School
253 students
- Valley Springs
Valley Springs High School
219 students
What this shows Valley Springs Elem. School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Springs Elem. School compares
Valley Springs 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 69% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$11,271
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Valley Springs Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Springs School District reports $11,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Springs Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Springs Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Springs Elem. School
How many students attend Valley Springs Elem. School?
Valley Springs Elem. School has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Elem. School is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Springs Elem. School?
40.9% of students at Valley Springs Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Springs Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Springs Elem. School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Valley Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Springs Elem. School?
Valley Springs Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Valley Springs Elem. School rank among public schools in Valley Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Springs Elem. School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valley Springs, 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 Valley Springs School District?
Besides Valley Springs Elem. School, Valley Springs School District also operates Valley Springs Middle School (253 students) and Valley Springs High School (219 students). See the Valley Springs School District district page for the complete list.