How do these districts compare?
| Metric | BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BENTONVILLE, Arkansas | BATESVILLE, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 18,674 | 2,234 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,522 | $10,275 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.8% | 23.4% |
| State Revenue | 37.5% | 60.4% |
| Local Revenue | 53.7% | 16.2% |
BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 90.0% |
| African American | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 1.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.3% | 37.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 57 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 366.8:1 | 466.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.6% | 19.3% |
School Types
BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
SOUTHSIDE 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.