Enrollment
317
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Atkins, AR
Atkins High School
Federal NCES profile for Atkins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050261000033
👥 S:T ratio 81
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkins High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Atkins · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkins High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Atkins, AR.
School address
District: Atkins School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050261000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atkins High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atkins High School
Atkins High School is a mid-sized high school in Atkins, Arkansas, enrolling 317 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.8:1, Atkins High School is leaner than roughly 96% of Arkansas schools and 65% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 229 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Atkins School District also operates Atkins Elementary School (370 students) and Atkins Middle School (264 students) alongside Atkins High School.
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 Atkins High School compares
Atkins High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.8:1 | ▼ 65% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 4% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,827
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 93.1%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Atkins High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atkins School District, which includes Atkins High School.
$11,827
Per student
-3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 20.8%
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.
How Atkins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atkins Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high 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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Atkins High School
How many students attend Atkins High School?
Atkins High School has 317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atkins, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkins High School is 4.8:1, which is 65% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 69% 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 Atkins High School?
40.2% of students at Atkins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkins High School?
The largest demographic group at Atkins High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Atkins, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkins High School?
Atkins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Atkins High School rank among public schools in Atkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Atkins, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Atkins on the city page.
Is Atkins High School a good school?
Atkins High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 Atkins School District?
Besides Atkins High School, Atkins School District also operates Atkins Elementary School (370 students) and Atkins Middle School (264 students). See the Atkins School District district page for the complete list.
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