- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bigelow, AR
Bigelow High School
Federal NCES profile for Bigelow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050558000268
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bigelow High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 317
- students enrolled
Bigelow High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East End School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050558000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bigelow High School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 050558000268 · Bigelow, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 11.3:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Anne Watson Elementary School (357 students)
Bigelow High School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Bigelow High School compares
Bigelow 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 25% | 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
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% 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
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,570
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
33
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Bigelow High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East End School District reports $11,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bigelow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Watson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bigelow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bigelow High School
How many students attend Bigelow High School?
Bigelow High School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bigelow, AR. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bigelow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bigelow High School is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Bigelow High School?
44.2% of students at Bigelow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bigelow High School?
The largest demographic group at Bigelow High School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Bigelow, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bigelow High School?
Bigelow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 East End School District?
Besides Bigelow High School, East End School District also operates Anne Watson Elementary School (357 students). See the East End School District district page for the complete list.