- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Vaughn Elementary grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 050306005130 · Bentonville, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 20.2:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
Vaughn Elementary grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Vaughn Elementary 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 647
Vaughn Elementary
647 students
What this shows Vaughn Elementary reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vaughn Elementary compares
Vaughn Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~647 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 41.
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.
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.