- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Western Grove, AR
Western Grove K-12 School
Federal NCES profile for Western Grove K-12 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050007601646
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Grove K-12 School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 241
- students enrolled
Western Grove K-12 School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ozark Mountain School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007601646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
241 on latest CCD 050007601646 · Western Grove, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 5.6:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Joe K-12 School (172 students)
Western Grove K-12 School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Western Grove K-12 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Western Grove K-12 School
241 students
- St. Joe K-12 S
St. Joe K-12 School
172 students
- Bruno-Pyatt K-
Bruno-Pyatt K-12 School
158 students
What this shows Western Grove K-12 School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Grove K-12 School compares
Western Grove K-12 School vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 59% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 6% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$14,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark Mountain School District reports $14,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Grove K-12 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joe K-12 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bruno-Pyatt K-12 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Grove K-12 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Grove K-12 School
How many students attend Western Grove K-12 School?
Western Grove K-12 School has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Western Grove, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Grove K-12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Grove K-12 School is 5.6:1, which is 59% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 64% 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 Western Grove K-12 School?
98.8% of students at Western Grove K-12 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Grove K-12 School?
Western Grove K-12 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).
What other schools are in Ozark Mountain School District?
Besides Western Grove K-12 School, Ozark Mountain School District also operates St. Joe K-12 School (172 students) and Bruno-Pyatt K-12 School (158 students). See the Ozark Mountain School District district page for the complete list.