Enrollment
580
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Dorado, AR
Yocum Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Yocum Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050568000285
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yocum Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Yocum Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yocum Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in El Dorado, AR.
School address
District: El Dorado School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050568000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yocum Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yocum Elementary School
Yocum Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in El Dorado, Arkansas, enrolling 580 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 580 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.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and White (22%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
El Dorado School District also operates El Dorado High School (1,235 students) and Washington Middle School (581 students) alongside Yocum Elementary 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 Yocum Elementary School compares
Yocum 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.8%
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 63% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$12,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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
African American 64.0%
White 21.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Yocum Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Dorado School District, which includes Yocum Elementary School.
$12,616
Per student
+3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 35.3%
Federal 23.7%
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 Yocum Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hugh Goodwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yocum Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~580 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yocum Elementary School
How many students attend Yocum Elementary School?
Yocum Elementary School has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Dorado, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yocum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yocum Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% 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 Yocum Elementary School?
99.8% of students at Yocum Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yocum Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Yocum Elementary School is African American at 64.0% of enrollment, in El Dorado, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yocum Elementary School?
Yocum Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Yocum Elementary School rank among elementary schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Yocum Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in El Dorado, 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 El Dorado on the city page.
Is Yocum Elementary School a good school?
Yocum Elementary School earns 38/100 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 El Dorado School District?
Besides Yocum Elementary School, El Dorado School District also operates El Dorado High School (1,235 students), Washington Middle School (581 students), and Barton Jr. High School (540 students). See the El Dorado School District district page for the complete list.
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