How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Melbourne School District | West Fork School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne, Arkansas | West Fork, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 871 | 872 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Melbourne School District | West Fork School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,078 | $11,904 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.4% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 44.9% | 54.0% |
| Local Revenue | 31.6% | 32.1% |
Melbourne School District
Federal State Local
West Fork School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Melbourne School District | West Fork School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 84.7% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.3% | 31.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Melbourne School District | West Fork School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 181.5:1 | 254.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 13.7% |
School Types
Melbourne School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
West Fork School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.