CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

CALICO ROCK, Arkansas — 2 schools

385
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,296
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 385 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arkansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 347 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Izard County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,296 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 29.0% local, 48.0% state, and 23.1% 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 $73,347 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #49 of 250 in Arkansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 263.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.4% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Calico Rock High School accounts for 50.7% of all CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CALICO ROCK 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 263:1 — 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 CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 28.3% — 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 CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

23.1%
Federal
48.0%
State
29.0%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
49 / 250
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Izard County county, where this district is located.

$630
Studio/mo
$715
1 BR/mo
$880
2 BR/mo
$1,202
3 BR/mo
$1,476
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,347
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Multiracial 0.6%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

263.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Calico Rock High School
176
Calico Rock Elementary School
171

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 385 students.

How much does CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,296 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #49 in Arkansas.

What is the average teacher salary in CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is $73,347 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Izard County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 97.4% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?

CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #49 out of 250 districts in Arkansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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