- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Booneville, AR
Booneville High School
Federal NCES profile for Booneville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050345000105
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booneville High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Booneville · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Booneville High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booneville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Booneville, AR.
School address
District: Booneville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050345000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Booneville High School grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 050345000105 · Booneville, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 7.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Booneville Elementary School (791 students)
Booneville High School grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Booneville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Booneville Ele
Booneville Elementary School
791 students
- Booneville Jr 299
Booneville Jr High School
299 students
- This school 265
Booneville High School
265 students
What this shows Booneville High School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booneville High School compares
Booneville High School is a growing 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 12% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,908
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Booneville High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Booneville School District reports $10,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booneville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booneville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Booneville Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booneville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booneville High School
How many students attend Booneville High School?
Booneville High School has 265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Booneville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booneville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booneville High School is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 53% 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 Booneville High School?
100.0% of students at Booneville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booneville High School?
The largest demographic group at Booneville High School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Booneville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booneville High School?
Booneville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Booneville High School rank among public schools in Booneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Booneville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Booneville, 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 Booneville School District?
Besides Booneville High School, Booneville School District also operates Booneville Elementary School (791 students) and Booneville Jr High School (299 students). See the Booneville School District district page for the complete list.