HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUNTSVILLE, Arkansas — 6 schools

2,339
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$16,744
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 6 public schools serving 2,339 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arkansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,287 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Madison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,744 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 28.0% local, 48.9% state, and 23.2% 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 $66,230 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #70 of 250 in Arkansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 331.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.6% White, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Huntsville High School accounts for 25.4% of all HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 4.8× across entities

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 120 students (lowest) to 581 students (highest), a spread of 461 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

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.4% 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

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 332:1 — 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 HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 6.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

23.2%
Federal
48.9%
State
28.0%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
70 / 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 Madison County county, where this district is located.

$1,007
Studio/mo
$1,115
1 BR/mo
$1,347
2 BR/mo
$1,873
3 BR/mo
$2,213
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,230
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 6 schools in HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.5%
Other 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 6
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
331.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Huntsville High School
581
Watson Primary School
516
Huntsville Intermediate Sch
479
Huntsville Middle School
470
St. Paul Elementary School
121
St. Paul High School
120

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 6 schools, including 1 high, 3 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,339 students.

How much does HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $16,744 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #70 in Arkansas.

What is the average teacher salary in HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is $66,230 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 83.6% White, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #70 out of 250 districts in Arkansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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