- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wickes, AR
Wickes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wickes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050040501157
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wickes Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 200
- students enrolled
Wickes Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cossatot River School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050040501157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Wickes Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050040501157 · Wickes, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 14.3:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cossatot River High School (388 students)
Wickes Elementary School shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Wickes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cossatot River
Cossatot River High School
388 students
- This school
Wickes Elementary School
200 students
- Cossatot River
Cossatot River Primary School
170 students
- Umpire K-12 Sc 97
Umpire K-12 School
97 students
What this shows Wickes Elementary School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wickes Elementary School compares
Wickes 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$16,377
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Wickes Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cossatot River School District reports $16,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wickes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cossatot River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cossatot River Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Umpire K-12 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wickes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wickes Elementary School
How many students attend Wickes Elementary School?
Wickes Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wickes, AR. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wickes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wickes Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wickes Elementary School?
98.8% of students at Wickes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wickes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wickes Elementary School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Wickes, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wickes Elementary School?
Wickes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Cossatot River School District?
Besides Wickes Elementary School, Cossatot River School District also operates Cossatot River High School (388 students), Cossatot River Primary School (170 students), and Umpire K-12 School (97 students). See the Cossatot River School District district page for the complete list.