- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cabot, AR
Cabot Panther Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cabot Panther Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050375001019Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabot Panther Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabot Panther Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabot Panther Academy ranks #2 of 6 schools in Cabot, AR.
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050375001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Cabot Panther Academy grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 050375001019 · Cabot, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
318 enr · 13.8:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabot High School (2,170 students)
Cabot Panther Academy grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Cabot Panther 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
- Cabot Freshman 827
Cabot Freshman Academy
827 students
- Cabot Middle S 747
Cabot Middle School South
747 students
- This school 318
Cabot Panther Academy
318 students
What this shows Cabot Panther Academy reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabot Panther Academy compares
Cabot Panther Academy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 49% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Cabot Panther Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Panther Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabot Panther 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
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cabot Panther Academy
How many students attend Cabot Panther Academy?
Cabot Panther Academy has 318 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Cabot, AR. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabot Panther Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabot Panther Academy is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cabot Panther Academy?
41.1% of students at Cabot Panther Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabot Panther Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cabot Panther Academy is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Cabot, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabot Panther Academy?
Cabot Panther Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Panther Academy rank among schools in Cabot?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabot Panther Academy ranks #2 of 6 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 schools in Cabot on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabot School District?
Besides Cabot Panther 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.