Enrollment
289
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlawn Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodlawn Elementary School
Woodlawn Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rison, Arkansas, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Woodlawn School District, also runs Woodlawn High School (261 students).
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 Woodlawn Elementary School compares
Woodlawn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,385
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodlawn School District, which includes Woodlawn Elementary School.
$10,385
Per student
-15%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 61.5%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rison on the city page.
Is Woodlawn Elementary School a good school?
Woodlawn Elementary School earns 57/100 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 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.
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