Mountain Pine School District

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Mountain Pine, Arkansas - 2 schools

An equity score of 79/100 ranks Mountain Pine School District #14 of 250 districts in Arkansas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,075 per pupil, Mountain Pine School District ranks #35 of 255 Arkansas districts by per-pupil spending (Arkansas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

641
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,075
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mountain Pine School District operates 2 public schools serving 641 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arkansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Garland County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,075 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 255 Arkansas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arkansas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 24.9% local, 45.0% state, and 30.1% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 79/100, ranked #14 of 250 in Arkansas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 302.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.3% White, 4.7% African American, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Mountain Pine Elem. School, enrolling 320 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Mountain Pine Elem. School accounts for 49.9% of all Mountain Pine School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Mountain Pine School District a distant remainder — means Mountain Pine School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Mountain Pine School District reports 100.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Mountain Pine School District student-counselor ratio is 303:1 — 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 Mountain Pine School District is typically wider than the Mountain Pine School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mountain Pine School District chronic absenteeism rate is 26.4% — 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 Mountain Pine School District is typically wider than the Mountain Pine School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

30.1%
Federal
45.0%
State
24.9%
Local

Funding Equity

79
Equity Score
14 / 250
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Mountain Pine School District.

White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 4.7%
Multiracial 11.4%
Other 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
302.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mountain Pine School District

School Enrollment
Mountain Pine Elem. School
320
Mountain Pine High School
285

How Mountain Pine School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arkansas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cedar Ridge School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Gurdon School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Des Arc School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Izard Co. Cons. School Dist. Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Mountain Pine School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mountain Pine School District?

Mountain Pine School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 641 students.

How much does Mountain Pine School District spend per student?

Mountain Pine School District spends $15,075 per student. The district has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #14 in Arkansas.

What is the demographic composition of Mountain Pine School District?

Mountain Pine School District students are 77.3% White, 4.7% African American, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mountain Pine School District?

Mountain Pine School District has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #14 out of 250 districts in Arkansas.