- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050375001553
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arkansas schools.
- #15 of 15
- public schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Cabot Freshman Academy held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 050375001553 · Cabot, AR High · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 15.9:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabot High School (2,170 students)
Cabot Freshman Academy held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Cabot Freshman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabot High Sch
Cabot High School
2,170 students
- Cabot Junior H
Cabot Junior High North
920 students
- Cabot Middle S 828
Cabot Middle School North
828 students
- This school 827
Cabot Freshman Academy
827 students
- Cabot Middle S 747
Cabot Middle School South
747 students
- Cabot Junior H 699
Cabot Junior High South
699 students
What this shows Cabot Freshman Academy reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabot Freshman Academy compares
Cabot Freshman Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,792
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 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.
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
District finance for Cabot School District reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~827 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 32/100 (typical 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 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.
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.