- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
West Fork Elementary School shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-22.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 051401001143 · West Fork, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 12.4:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fork High School (264 students)
West Fork Elementary School shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-22.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
West Fork Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Fork High
West Fork High School
264 students
- This school
West Fork Elementary School
249 students
- West Fork Midd
West Fork Middle School
223 students
What this shows West Fork Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fork Elementary School compares
West Fork 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,904
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 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.
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
District finance for West Fork School District reports $11,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~249 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 77.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.