- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alma, AR
Alma High School
Federal NCES profile for Alma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050225000004
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alma High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alma High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Alma, AR.
School address
District: Alma School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050225000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Alma High School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.7 → 102.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 050225000004 · Alma, AR High · MID · TRAD
981 enr · 9:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma Middle School (722 students)
Alma High School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.7 → 102.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Alma High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alma High School
981 students
- Alma Middle Sc
Alma Middle School
722 students
- Alma Primary S
Alma Primary School
704 students
- Alma Intermedi
Alma Intermediate School
685 students
What this shows Alma High School reports 981 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alma High School compares
Alma High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 18% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$11,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Alma High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alma School District reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~981 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alma High School
How many students attend Alma High School?
Alma High School has 981 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alma, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,003 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma High School is 9:1, which is 34% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Alma High School?
30.4% of students at Alma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma High School?
The largest demographic group at Alma High School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Alma, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma High School?
Alma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Alma High School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Alma High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Alma, 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 Alma School District?
Besides Alma High School, Alma School District also operates Alma Middle School (722 students), Alma Primary School (704 students), and Alma Intermediate School (685 students). See the Alma School District district page for the complete list.