- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bentonville, AR
Bentonville High School
Federal NCES profile for Bentonville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050306000073
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bentonville High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 23
- public schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bentonville High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bentonville High School ranks #3 of 23 public schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
Bentonville High School held near 3,424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+102 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 257.4 → 288.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+102 students YoY 050306000073 · Bentonville, AR High · LARGE · TRAD
3,579 enr · 13.9:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville West High School (2,661 students)
Bentonville High School held near 3,424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+102 headcount). Teacher FTE added 257.4 → 288.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bentonville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- Centerton Gamb 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- Lincoln Junior 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- J William Fulb 718
J William Fulbright Junior High School
718 students
What this shows Bentonville High School reports 3,579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bentonville High School compares
Bentonville 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 82% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,579 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,579
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,377
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
337
in-school suspensions + 216 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Bentonville High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bentonville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville West High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J William Fulbright Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bentonville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- 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 (~3,579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bentonville High School
How many students attend Bentonville High School?
Bentonville High School has 3,579 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 3,322 (2022-23) → 3,424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+102).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentonville High School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bentonville High School?
10.7% of students at Bentonville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bentonville High School?
The largest demographic group at Bentonville High School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bentonville High School?
Bentonville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Bentonville High School rank among public schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bentonville High School ranks #3 of 23 public schools in Bentonville, 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 Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Bentonville High School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), Grimsley Junior High School (846 students), and Centerton Gamble Elementary (725 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.