At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
218
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
81%+11.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
BOBBY BARRETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in MOUNT IDA, Arkansas. The school enrolls 218 students. It is part of the MOUNT IDA SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
218 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictMOUNT IDA SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5097
CityMOUNT IDA
ZIP71957
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050999000732
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment218
White92.7%
Hispanic / Latino3.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
92.7%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.