Enrollment
634
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willis Shaw Elementary Sch compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willis Shaw Elementary Sch
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling 634 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 634 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students) and Springdale High School (2,207 students) alongside Willis Shaw Elementary Sch.
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 Willis Shaw Elementary Sch compares
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,376
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springdale School District, which includes Willis Shaw Elementary Sch.
$11,376
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~634 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willis Shaw Elementary Sch a good school?
Willis Shaw Elementary Sch earns 42/100 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 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.
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