At a glance
Reported students
703
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Pocahontas Elementary School: 703 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 638
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Pocahontas Elementary School
Pocahontas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Pocahontas. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Pocahontas School District. NCES reports 703 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.5%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (12.4%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pocahontas Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.5%
- Hispanic4%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander12.4%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pocahontas School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pocahontas Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
456 reported students
Pocahontas High School
High · Grades 10–12
410 reported students
Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
402 reported students
Public schools near Pocahontas Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Junior High School Middle · Pocahontas School District | 07–09 | 456 | 0.6 mi |
| Pocahontas Upper Elementary School Middle · Pocahontas School District | 04–06 | 402 | 0.6 mi |
| Pocahontas High School High · Pocahontas School District | 10–12 | 410 | 0.7 mi |
| Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps) High · Black River Technical College | 09–12 | 0 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas Elementary School
What grades does Pocahontas Elementary School serve?
Pocahontas Elementary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pocahontas School District.
How many students attend Pocahontas Elementary School?
Pocahontas Elementary School reported 703 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 638 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pocahontas Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 703 students and 39.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pocahontas Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pocahontas Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pocahontas School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pocahontas Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pocahontas Elementary School in?
Pocahontas Elementary School is part of Pocahontas School District, based in Pocahontas, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pocahontas Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pocahontas Junior High School (0.6 mi), Pocahontas Upper Elementary School (0.6 mi), Pocahontas High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.