Enrollment
588
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wynne, AR
Wynne Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Wynne Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051443001175
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wynne Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wynne · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wynne Primary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wynne Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wynne, AR.
School address
District: Wynne School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051443001175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wynne Primary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wynne Primary School
Wynne Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wynne, Arkansas, enrolling 588 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.2% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 588 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wynne School District also operates Wynne High School (723 students) and Wynne Junior High School (561 students) alongside Wynne Primary School.
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 Wynne Primary School compares
Wynne Primary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$11,056
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 61.6%
African American 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Wynne Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wynne School District, which includes Wynne Primary School.
$11,056
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 49.1%
Federal 24.8%
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 Wynne Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynne High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wynne Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wynne Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wynne Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~588 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wynne Primary School
How many students attend Wynne Primary School?
Wynne Primary School has 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wynne, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wynne Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wynne Primary School is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wynne Primary School?
57.2% of students at Wynne Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wynne Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Wynne Primary School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Wynne, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wynne Primary School?
Wynne Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Wynne Primary School rank among public schools in Wynne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wynne Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wynne, 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 Wynne on the city page.
Is Wynne Primary School a good school?
Wynne Primary School earns 34/100 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 Wynne School District?
Besides Wynne Primary School, Wynne School District also operates Wynne High School (723 students), Wynne Junior High School (561 students), and Wynne Intermediate School (510 students). See the Wynne School District district page for the complete list.
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