- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilson, AR
Academies at Rivercrest High School
Federal NCES profile for Academies at Rivercrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050004501204Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academies at Rivercrest High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academies at Rivercrest High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academies at Rivercrest High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wilson, AR.
School address
District: Rivercrest School District #57 · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004501204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Academies at Rivercrest High School grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 70.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 050004501204 · Wilson, AR High · SMALL · CHARTER
351 enr · 5.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Rivercrest Elementary School (675 students)
Academies at Rivercrest High School grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 70.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Academies at Rivercrest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rivercrest Ele
Rivercrest Elementary School
675 students
- This school
Academies at Rivercrest High School
351 students
- Rivercrest Jun 179
Rivercrest Junior High
179 students
What this shows Academies at Rivercrest High School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academies at Rivercrest High School compares
Academies at Rivercrest High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 57% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 6% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Academies at Rivercrest High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rivercrest School District #57 reports $15,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academies at Rivercrest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivercrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivercrest Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academies at Rivercrest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academies at Rivercrest High School
How many students attend Academies at Rivercrest High School?
Academies at Rivercrest High School has 351 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilson, AR. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academies at Rivercrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academies at Rivercrest High School is 5.8:1, which is 57% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 63% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academies at Rivercrest High School?
100.0% of students at Academies at Rivercrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academies at Rivercrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Academies at Rivercrest High School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Wilson, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academies at Rivercrest High School?
Academies at Rivercrest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academies at Rivercrest High School rank among public schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Academies at Rivercrest High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wilson, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rivercrest School District #57?
Besides Academies at Rivercrest High School, Rivercrest School District #57 also operates Rivercrest Elementary School (675 students) and Rivercrest Junior High (179 students). See the Rivercrest School District #57 district page for the complete list.