- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rison, AR
Woodlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051440001171
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rison · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rison, AR.
School address
District: Woodlawn School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051440001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Woodlawn Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 051440001171 · Rison, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 15.2:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodlawn High School (261 students)
Woodlawn Elementary School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Woodlawn Elementary School compares
Woodlawn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 62% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$10,759
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 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Woodlawn Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodlawn School District reports $10,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodlawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlawn Elementary School?
35.8% of students at Woodlawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Rison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Woodlawn Elementary School rank among public schools in Rison?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rison, 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 Woodlawn School District?
Besides Woodlawn Elementary School, Woodlawn School District also operates Woodlawn High School (261 students). See the Woodlawn School District district page for the complete list.