How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hope School District | Southside School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hope, Arkansas | Batesville, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 2,263 | 2,234 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hope School District | Southside School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,216 | $10,049 |
| Federal Revenue | 29.0% | 23.4% |
| State Revenue | 49.4% | 60.4% |
| Local Revenue | 21.7% | 16.2% |
Hope School District
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Southside School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hope School District | Southside School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.1% | 90.0% |
| African American | 46.0% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.9% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 35.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hope School District | Southside School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 290.4:1 | 432:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.3% | 14.6% |
School Types
Hope School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Southside School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.