Enrollment
647
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bentonville, AR
Vaughn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vaughn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050306005130
👥 S:T ratio 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vaughn Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools.
- #16 of 16
- elementary schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vaughn Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vaughn Elementary ranks #16 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306005130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vaughn Elementary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vaughn Elementary
Vaughn Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Bentonville, Arkansas, enrolling 647 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Arkansas schools and 49% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.7% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 647 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 57/100).
Among Bentonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary (25 students): Vaughn Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 2.8:1).
Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students) and Bentonville West High School (2,661 students) alongside Vaughn Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vaughn Elementary compares
Vaughn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 65% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 96% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 6.5%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Vaughn Elementary is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bentonville School District, which includes Vaughn Elementary.
$11,698
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 37.5%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Vaughn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vaughn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~647 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vaughn Elementary
How many students attend Vaughn Elementary?
Vaughn Elementary has 647 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bentonville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaughn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaughn Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 49% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vaughn Elementary?
20.7% of students at Vaughn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vaughn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vaughn Elementary is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vaughn Elementary?
Vaughn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Vaughn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vaughn Elementary ranks #16 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.
Is Vaughn Elementary a good school?
Vaughn Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Vaughn Elementary, 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.
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