- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marianna, AR
Anna Strong Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Anna Strong Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050936001554
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anna Strong Learning Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 417
- students enrolled
Anna Strong Learning Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050936001554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Anna Strong Learning Academy grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 050936001554 · Marianna, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee High School (281 students)
Anna Strong Learning Academy grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Anna Strong Learning Academy compares
Anna Strong Learning Academy 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 56% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Anna Strong Learning Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County School District reports $20,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anna Strong Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anna Strong Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anna Strong Learning Academy
How many students attend Anna Strong Learning Academy?
Anna Strong Learning Academy has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marianna, AR. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna Strong Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anna Strong Learning Academy is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anna Strong Learning Academy?
100.0% of students at Anna Strong Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anna Strong Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Anna Strong Learning Academy is African American at 90.9% of enrollment, in Marianna, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anna Strong Learning Academy?
Anna Strong Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Lee County School District?
Besides Anna Strong Learning Academy, Lee County School District also operates Lee High School (281 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.