- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Armorel, AR
Armorel High School
Federal NCES profile for Armorel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050255000027
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armorel High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 204
- students enrolled
Armorel High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Armorel School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050255000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Armorel High School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 050255000027 · Armorel, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 6:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Armorel Elementary School (234 students)
Armorel High School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Armorel High School compares
Armorel 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 56% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 65% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 7% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$13,623
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Armorel High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Armorel School District reports $13,623 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Armorel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armorel Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armorel High School'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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Armorel High School
How many students attend Armorel High School?
Armorel High School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Armorel, AR. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armorel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armorel High School is 6:1, which is 56% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 62% 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 Armorel High School?
20.8% of students at Armorel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armorel High School?
The largest demographic group at Armorel High School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Armorel, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armorel High School?
Armorel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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).
What other schools are in Armorel School District?
Besides Armorel High School, Armorel School District also operates Armorel Elementary School (234 students). See the Armorel School District district page for the complete list.