- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waldron, AR
Waldron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waldron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051368001120
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldron Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waldron · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldron Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldron Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waldron, AR.
School address
District: Waldron School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051368001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-150 students YoY
Waldron Elementary School shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-22.7%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-150 students YoY 051368001120 · Waldron, AR Other · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 17.5:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldron Middle School (409 students)
Waldron Elementary School shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-22.7%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Waldron Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waldron Elementary School
648 students
- Waldron Middle
Waldron Middle School
409 students
- Waldron High S
Waldron High School
401 students
- Adventure Onli 35
Adventure Online Academy
35 students
What this shows Waldron Elementary School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldron Elementary School compares
Waldron 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,634
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Waldron Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waldron School District reports $11,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waldron Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldron Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waldron High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adventure Online Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Waldron
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waldron Elementary School
How many students attend Waldron Elementary School?
Waldron Elementary School has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waldron, AR. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 150.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waldron Elementary School?
57.6% of students at Waldron Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waldron Elementary School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Waldron, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldron Elementary School?
Waldron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Waldron Elementary School rank among public schools in Waldron?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldron Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waldron, 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 Waldron School District?
Besides Waldron Elementary School, Waldron School District also operates Waldron Middle School (409 students), Waldron High School (401 students), and Adventure Online Academy (35 students). See the Waldron School District district page for the complete list.