Enrollment
827
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cabot, AR
Cabot Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cabot Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050375001553
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabot Freshman Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools.
- #15 of 15
- public schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabot Freshman Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabot Freshman Academy ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Cabot, AR.
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050375001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cabot Freshman Academy compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cabot Freshman Academy
Cabot Freshman Academy is a large high school in Cabot, Arkansas, enrolling 827 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 827 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 827 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 242 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 827 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students) and Cabot Junior High North (920 students) alongside Cabot Freshman Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cabot Freshman Academy compares
Cabot Freshman Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 70% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 827 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Cabot Freshman Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabot School District, which includes Cabot Freshman Academy.
$9,980
Per student
-19%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cabot Freshman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabot Freshman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~827 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cabot Freshman Academy
How many students attend Cabot Freshman Academy?
Cabot Freshman Academy has 827 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cabot, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabot Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabot Freshman Academy is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cabot Freshman Academy?
31.9% of students at Cabot Freshman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabot Freshman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cabot Freshman Academy is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Cabot, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabot Freshman Academy?
Cabot Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cabot Freshman Academy rank among public schools in Cabot?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabot Freshman Academy ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Cabot, 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 Cabot on the city page.
Is Cabot Freshman Academy a good school?
Cabot Freshman Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cabot School District?
Besides Cabot Freshman Academy, Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students), Cabot Junior High North (920 students), and Cabot Middle School North (828 students). See the Cabot School District district page for the complete list.
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