Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 10 schools in district

DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1300 W SECOND PLACE, RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72801RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
213
Students
Total enrolled
$14,197
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 213 students in grades KG–04 in RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,197 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, serving grades KG–04 with 213 students. The district invests $14,197 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

213
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution107 male · 106 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 133 students
Student Composition
64%
24%
Asian2%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 051206000967

Academic Outcomes at DWIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72801

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,197Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,197
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,247
Student Support$2,697
Administration$1,704
Operations$2,129
Other$1,420
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,197 spent per student, an estimated $6,289 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
55%
State government
26.1%
Local (property tax)
54.6%
Federal programs
19.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SEQUOYAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEM. SCHOOLCENTER VALLEY ELEM. SCHOOLCRAWFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+1 more
↓
Middle
RUSSELLVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLRUSSELLVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
↓
High School
RUSSELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyPope County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (479)968-3967
NCES ID: 051206000967
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RUSSELLVILLE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
RUSSELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1,227 students · 09–12
● 42 opp37% FRL
Other
RUSSELLVILLE JR. HIGH SCHOOL
901 students · 08–09
● 42 opp49% FRL
Mid
RUSSELLVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
813 students · 06–07
● 42 opp53% FRL
Elem
SEQUOYAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
574 students · PK–04
● 42 opp34% FRL
Elem
OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEM. SCHOOL
475 students · PK–04
● 42 opp70% FRL
Elem
CENTER VALLEY ELEM. SCHOOL
404 students · PK–04
● 42 opp50% FRL
Mid
RUSSELLVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
401 students · 05–05
● 42 opp53% FRL
Elem
CRAWFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
379 students · PK–04
● 42 opp85% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1300 W SECOND PLACE, RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72801
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.