- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Yocum Elementary School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050568000285 · El Dorado, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 15.3:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: El Dorado High School (1,235 students)
Yocum Elementary School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Yocum Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High School
1,235 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
581 students
- This school
Yocum Elementary School
580 students
- Barton Jr. Hig
Barton Jr. High School
540 students
- Hugh Goodwin E
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
508 students
- Northwest Elem 477
Northwest Elementary School
477 students
What this shows Yocum Elementary School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yocum Elementary School compares
Yocum 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for El Dorado School District reports $12,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~580 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.