- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Willis Shaw Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001453
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #8 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Shaw Elementary Sch ranks #8 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 051266001453 · Springdale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 15.8:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 634
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch
634 students
What this shows Willis Shaw Elementary Sch reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willis Shaw Elementary Sch compares
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 65% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 69% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,146
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 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
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willis Shaw Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willis Shaw Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willis Shaw Elementary Sch
How many students attend Willis Shaw Elementary Sch?
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch?
21.0% of students at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willis Shaw Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willis Shaw Elementary Sch?
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Willis Shaw Elementary Sch rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Shaw Elementary Sch ranks #8 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Willis Shaw Elementary Sch, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.