- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bismarck, AR
Bismarck High School
Federal NCES profile for Bismarck High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050324000086
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bismarck High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bismarck High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bismarck High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bismarck, AR.
School address
District: Bismarck School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050324000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Bismarck High School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 050324000086 · Bismarck, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 5.3:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bismarck Elementary School (379 students)
Bismarck High School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bismarck High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bismarck Eleme
Bismarck Elementary School
379 students
- Bismarck Middl
Bismarck Middle School
338 students
- This school
Bismarck High School
317 students
What this shows Bismarck High School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bismarck High School compares
Bismarck 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 61% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 18% | 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
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% 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
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,540
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
51
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Bismarck High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bismarck School District reports $10,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bismarck High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bismarck Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bismarck High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bismarck High School
How many students attend Bismarck High School?
Bismarck High School has 317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bismarck, AR. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bismarck High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bismarck 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 Bismarck High School?
48.4% of students at Bismarck High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bismarck High School?
The largest demographic group at Bismarck High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Bismarck, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bismarck High School?
Bismarck High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Bismarck High School rank among public schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Bismarck High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bismarck, 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 Bismarck School District?
Besides Bismarck High School, Bismarck School District also operates Bismarck Elementary School (379 students) and Bismarck Middle School (338 students). See the Bismarck School District district page for the complete list.