- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Batesville, AR
Batesville High School
Federal NCES profile for Batesville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050001900043Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batesville High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Batesville High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR.
School address
District: Batesville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001900043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Batesville High School held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.8 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 050001900043 · Batesville, AR High · MID · CHARTER
986 enr · 9.8:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Mountain Magnet School (905 students)
Batesville High School held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.8 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Batesville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Batesville High School
986 students
- Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain Magnet School
905 students
- Batesville Jun
Batesville Junior High School Charter
690 students
- West Magnet Sc
West Magnet School
599 students
- Sulphur Rock M 333
Sulphur Rock Magnet School
333 students
What this shows Batesville High School reports 986 students on the CCD universe file.
How Batesville High School compares
Batesville 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 986 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
986
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 21% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,000
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Batesville High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Batesville School District reports $10,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Batesville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mountain Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Batesville Junior High School Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Rock Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batesville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~986 students)
Frequently asked questions about Batesville High School
How many students attend Batesville High School?
Batesville High School has 986 students enrolled. It is a high school in Batesville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 973 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesville High School is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 Batesville High School?
36.0% of students at Batesville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batesville High School?
The largest demographic group at Batesville High School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Batesville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batesville High School?
Batesville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Batesville High School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Batesville, 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 Batesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Batesville School District?
Besides Batesville High School, Batesville School District also operates Eagle Mountain Magnet School (905 students), Batesville Junior High School Charter (690 students), and West Magnet School (599 students). See the Batesville School District district page for the complete list.