How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bentonville School District | Fountain Lake School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bentonville, Arkansas | Hot Springs, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 18,674 | 1,349 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 10.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bentonville School District | Fountain Lake School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,698 | $12,931 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.8% | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | 37.5% | 10.5% |
| Local Revenue | 53.7% | 75.1% |
Bentonville School District
Federal State Local
Fountain Lake School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bentonville School District | Fountain Lake School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 86.0% |
| African American | 3.2% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 8.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.3% | 33.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bentonville School District | Fountain Lake School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 57 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 366.8:1 | 395.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.6% | 36.3% |
School Types
Bentonville School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fountain Lake School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.