- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paragould, AR
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050001701292
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Paragould · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elem. School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR.
School address
District: Paragould School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001701292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 050001701292 · Paragould, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Paragould High School (881 students)
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paragould High
Paragould High School
881 students
- Paragould Prim
Paragould Primary School
602 students
- Paragould Juni
Paragould Junior High
512 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
447 students
- Oak Grove Elem 270
Oak Grove Elementary School
270 students
- This school 233
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
233 students
What this shows Woodrow Wilson Elem. School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Wilson Elem. School compares
Woodrow Wilson Elem. 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 57% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$11,979
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.4%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Woodrow Wilson Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paragould School District reports $11,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodrow Wilson Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paragould Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paragould Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elem. School?
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paragould, AR. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elem. School is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson Elem. School?
100.0% of students at Woodrow Wilson Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Elem. School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Paragould, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Elem. School?
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Woodrow Wilson Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Paragould?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elem. School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paragould on the city page.
What other schools are in Paragould School District?
Besides Woodrow Wilson Elem. School, Paragould School District also operates Paragould High School (881 students), Paragould Primary School (602 students), and Paragould Junior High (512 students). See the Paragould School District district page for the complete list.