Enrollment
249
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Fork, AR
West Fork Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Fork Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051401001143
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fork Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Fork · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fork Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fork Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Fork, AR.
School address
District: West Fork School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051401001143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fork Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Fork Elementary School
West Fork Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Fork, Arkansas, enrolling 249 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 125 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Fork School District also operates West Fork High School (264 students) and West Fork Middle School (223 students) alongside West Fork Elementary School.
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 West Fork Elementary School compares
West Fork Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$10,485
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, West Fork Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fork School District, which includes West Fork Elementary School.
$10,485
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.0%
Federal 13.9%
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 West Fork Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Fork Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fork Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other 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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Fork Elementary School
How many students attend West Fork Elementary School?
West Fork Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Fork, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fork Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 West Fork Elementary School?
39.7% of students at West Fork Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fork Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Fork Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in West Fork, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fork Elementary School?
West Fork Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Fork Elementary School rank among public schools in West Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fork Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Fork, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Fork on the city page.
Is West Fork Elementary School a good school?
West Fork Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 West Fork School District?
Besides West Fork Elementary School, West Fork School District also operates West Fork High School (264 students) and West Fork Middle School (223 students). See the West Fork School District district page for the complete list.
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