GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

GREEN FOREST, Arkansas — 3 schools

1,467
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,992
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,467 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arkansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,425 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Carroll County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,992 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 22.4% local, 58.5% state, and 19.1% 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 $60,138 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #139 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 (12 AP courses district-wide), a 403.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.3% Hispanic or Latino, 35.8% White, 10.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Green Forest Intermed School accounts for 38.7% of all GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.7% 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

GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 404:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 23.2% — 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 GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the GREEN FOREST 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?

19.1%
Federal
58.5%
State
22.4%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
139 / 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 Carroll County county, where this district is located.

$658
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$954
2 BR/mo
$1,144
3 BR/mo
$1,345
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,138
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 GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
Asian 10.9%
Multiracial 0.7%
Other 5.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
403.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Green Forest Intermed School
551
Green Forest Elementary School
445
Green Forest High School
429

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,467 students.

How much does GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,992 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #139 in Arkansas.

What is the average teacher salary in GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT is $60,138 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 46.3% Hispanic or Latino, 35.8% White, 10.9% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GREEN FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #139 out of 250 districts in Arkansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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