At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
245
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
HECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in HECTOR, Arkansas. The school enrolls 245 students. It is part of the HECTOR 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
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
245 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictHECTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5115
CityHECTOR
ZIP72843
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050762000471
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment245
White97.6%
Hispanic / Latino1.2%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
97.6%
Hispanic
1.2%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.4%
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.