- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, AR
Augusta High School
Federal NCES profile for Augusta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050267000034
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Augusta High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 145
- students enrolled
Augusta High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Augusta School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050267000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Augusta High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 050267000034 · Augusta, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 4.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Augusta Elementary School (184 students)
Augusta High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Augusta High School compares
Augusta High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.1:1 | ▼ 70% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 3% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$18,989
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
White 42.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Augusta High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta School District reports $18,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Augusta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Augusta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Augusta
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Augusta High School
How many students attend Augusta High School?
Augusta High School has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, AR. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta High School is 4.1:1, which is 70% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 74% 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 Augusta High School?
100.0% of students at Augusta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Augusta High School?
The largest demographic group at Augusta High School is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Augusta, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Augusta High School?
Augusta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Augusta School District?
Besides Augusta High School, Augusta School District also operates Augusta Elementary School (184 students). See the Augusta School District district page for the complete list.