- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksville, AR
Clarksville High School
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050438000166
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarksville High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clarksville, AR.
School address
District: Clarksville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050438000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Clarksville High School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 050438000166 · Clarksville, AR High · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 14.2:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarksville Junior High School (403 students)
Clarksville High School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Clarksville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clarksville High School
598 students
- Clarksville Ju
Clarksville Junior High School
403 students
- Clarksville Pr
Clarksville Primary School
385 students
- Clarksville In
Clarksville Intermediate School
380 students
- Kraus Middle S
Kraus Middle School
370 students
- Clarksville El
Clarksville Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Clarksville High School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarksville High School compares
Clarksville 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,127
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Clarksville High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarksville School District reports $12,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarksville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kraus Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarksville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 5/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clarksville High School
How many students attend Clarksville High School?
Clarksville High School has 598 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville High School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarksville High School?
51.0% of students at Clarksville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville High School?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville High School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Clarksville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville High School?
Clarksville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Clarksville High School rank among public schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clarksville, 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 Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarksville School District?
Besides Clarksville High School, Clarksville School District also operates Clarksville Junior High School (403 students), Clarksville Primary School (385 students), and Clarksville Intermediate School (380 students). See the Clarksville School District district page for the complete list.