- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bald Knob, AR
Bald Knob High School
Federal NCES profile for Bald Knob High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050270000038
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bald Knob High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bald Knob · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bald Knob High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bald Knob High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bald Knob, AR.
School address
District: Bald Knob School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050270000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Bald Knob High School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.6 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 050270000038 · Bald Knob, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 5.3:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: H.L. Lubker Elementary School (517 students)
Bald Knob High School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 62.6 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bald Knob High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H.L. Lubker El
H.L. Lubker Elementary School
517 students
- This school
Bald Knob High School
326 students
- Bald Knob Midd
Bald Knob Middle School
216 students
What this shows Bald Knob High School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bald Knob High School compares
Bald Knob 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 61% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 5% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$13,408
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Bald Knob High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bald Knob School District reports $13,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bald Knob High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.L. Lubker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bald Knob Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bald Knob High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bald Knob High School
How many students attend Bald Knob High School?
Bald Knob High School has 326 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bald Knob, AR. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bald Knob High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bald Knob High School is 5.3:1, which is 61% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 66% 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 Bald Knob High School?
42.6% of students at Bald Knob High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bald Knob High School?
The largest demographic group at Bald Knob High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Bald Knob, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bald Knob High School?
Bald Knob High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Bald Knob High School rank among public schools in Bald Knob?
By Resource Investment Index, Bald Knob High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bald Knob, 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 Bald Knob School District?
Besides Bald Knob High School, Bald Knob School District also operates H.L. Lubker Elementary School (517 students) and Bald Knob Middle School (216 students). See the Bald Knob School District district page for the complete list.