- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Memphis, AR
Weaver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weaver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050804000527
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weaver Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Weaver Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: West Memphis School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050804000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Weaver Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 050804000527 · West Memphis, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students)
Weaver Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Weaver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Academies
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
897 students
- Jackson/Wonder
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School
554 students
- Faulk Elementa
Faulk Elementary School
523 students
- Wonder Junior
Wonder Junior High School
511 students
- Bragg Elementa
Bragg Elementary School
473 students
- This school 228
Weaver Elementary School
228 students
What this shows Weaver Elementary School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weaver Elementary School compares
Weaver Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.1%
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
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 228 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
African American 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Weaver Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Memphis School District reports $13,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weaver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies of West Memphis Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson/Wonder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faulk Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wonder Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bragg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weaver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weaver Elementary School
How many students attend Weaver Elementary School?
Weaver Elementary School has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Memphis, AR. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaver Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weaver Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Weaver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weaver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weaver Elementary School is African American at 96.5% of enrollment, in West Memphis, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weaver Elementary School?
Weaver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Weaver Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in West Memphis, 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 West Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Memphis School District?
Besides Weaver Elementary School, West Memphis School District also operates The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students), Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students), and Faulk Elementary School (523 students). See the West Memphis School District district page for the complete list.