BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,106 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arkansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,059 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in White County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,378 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 31.6% local, 44.7% state, and 23.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $59,322 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #150 of 250 in Arkansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 342.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.7% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American across the district's schools.
H.L. Lubker Elementary School accounts for 48.8% of all BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities
BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 216 students (lowest) to 517 students (highest), a spread of 301 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 342:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.
BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 29.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT?
BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,106 students.
How much does BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $12,378 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #150 in Arkansas.
What is the average teacher salary in BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The average teacher salary in BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT is $59,322 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in White County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT?
BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 87.7% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT?
BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #150 out of 250 districts in Arkansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.