At a glance
Reported students
402
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Pocahontas Upper Elementary School: 402 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 456
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
Pocahontas Upper Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Pocahontas. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Pocahontas School District. NCES reports 402 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 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 (73.1%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (14.7%). English learners represent 15.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.22 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
- 15.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.4%
- 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
- White73.1%
- Hispanic4%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander14.7%
- Multiracial6%
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
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 Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
703 reported students
Public schools near Pocahontas Upper 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 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pocahontas High School High · Pocahontas School District | 10–12 | 410 | 0.2 mi |
| Pocahontas Elementary School Elementary · Pocahontas School District | PK–03 | 703 | 0.6 mi |
| Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps) High · Black River Technical College | 09–12 | 0 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
What grades does Pocahontas Upper Elementary School serve?
Pocahontas Upper Elementary School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pocahontas School District.
How many students attend Pocahontas Upper Elementary School?
Pocahontas Upper Elementary School reported 402 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 456 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pocahontas Upper Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 402 students and 24.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pocahontas Upper Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pocahontas Upper 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 Upper Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.4% 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 Upper Elementary School in?
Pocahontas Upper 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 Upper Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pocahontas Junior High School (under 0.1 mi), Pocahontas High School (0.2 mi), Pocahontas Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.