- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050261000033
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 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 62/100 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
- 62
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Atkins High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 69.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 050261000033 · Atkins, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 4.8:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Atkins Elementary School (370 students)
Atkins High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 69.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Atkins High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atkins Element
Atkins Elementary School
370 students
- This school
Atkins High School
317 students
- Atkins Middle
Atkins Middle School
264 students
What this shows Atkins High School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkins High School compares
Atkins 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Atkins School District reports $11,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high 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 (~317 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 62/100 (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).
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.
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.