Enrollment
4,575
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bentonville, AR
Arkansas Connections Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas Connections Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050041701632Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas Connections Academy High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 59.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas Connections Academy High has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Connections Academy High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Arkansas Connections Academy · Arkansas
NCES ID 050041701632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
59.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+337% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkansas Connections Academy High compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arkansas Connections Academy High
Arkansas Connections Academy High is a large charter combined-grade school in Bentonville, Arkansas, enrolling 4,575 students.
Class loads run heavy: 59.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Arkansas schools and 337% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.1% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Arkansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 4,575 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 915 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Arkansas Connections Academy spends $7,514 per pupil, 39% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bentonville's public schools, it stands alongside Haas Hall Bentonville (433 students): Arkansas Connections Academy High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (59.4:1 vs 17.3:1).
Arkansas Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, so Arkansas Connections Academy High operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 4,575 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Arkansas, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arkansas Connections Academy High compares
Arkansas Connections Academy High on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 59.4:1 | ▲ 337% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,575 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
59.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,575
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
59.4:1
students per teacher
- 337% above state mean
Top 99% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 915 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Arkansas Connections Academy High is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkansas Connections Academy, which includes Arkansas Connections Academy High.
$7,514
Per student
-39%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 93.3%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Bentonville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~4,575 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Connections Academy High
How many students attend Arkansas Connections Academy High?
Arkansas Connections Academy High has 4,575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bentonville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Connections Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Connections Academy High is 59.4:1, which is 337% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 278% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arkansas Connections Academy High?
29.1% of students at Arkansas Connections Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas Connections Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas Connections Academy High is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas Connections Academy High?
Arkansas Connections Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arkansas Connections Academy High rank among schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Connections Academy High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bentonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bentonville on the city page.
Is Arkansas Connections Academy High a good school?
Arkansas Connections Academy High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arkansas Connections Academy?
None; Arkansas Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, and Arkansas Connections Academy High is its only campus.
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