Enrollment
106
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 050039001561
Ark Consolidated High School — Little Rock, AR
Federal NCES profile for Ark Consolidated High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Arkansas Youth Services School System · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ark Consolidated High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ark Consolidated High School reports 106 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 97.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Arkansas average and 87% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ark Consolidated High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 64% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 106 Top 4% in Arkansas — larger than 96% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 97.1% +64% vs state
NCES ID 050039001561
Student demographics
African American 64.2%
White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 64.2% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Ark Consolidated High School
How many students attend Ark Consolidated High School?
Ark Consolidated High School has 106 students enrolled. It is a other school in LITTLE ROCK, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ark Consolidated High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ark Consolidated High School is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ark Consolidated High School?
97.1% of students at Ark Consolidated High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ark Consolidated High School?
The largest demographic group at Ark Consolidated High School is African American at 64.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in LITTLE ROCK, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ark Consolidated High School?
Ark Consolidated High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.