FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

FOUKE, Arkansas — 3 schools

1,155
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,827
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,155 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 1,107 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Miller County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,827 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 29.3% local, 51.2% state, and 19.5% 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 $53,618 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #195 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 (5 AP courses district-wide), a 328.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.8% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Fouke Elementary School accounts for 46.4% of all FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 244 students (lowest) to 514 students (highest), a spread of 270 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.

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

FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 328:1 — 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 FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 30.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

19.5%
Federal
51.2%
State
29.3%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
195 / 250
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$859
Studio/mo
$868
1 BR/mo
$1,101
2 BR/mo
$1,369
3 BR/mo
$1,657
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$53,618
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 3 schools in FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Multiracial 2.2%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
328.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Fouke Elementary School
514
Fouke High School
349
Paulette Smith Middle School
244

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,155 students.

How much does FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,827 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #195 in Arkansas.

What is the average teacher salary in FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT is $53,618 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 93.8% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

FOUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #195 out of 250 districts in Arkansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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