Enrollment
598
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050438000166
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarksville High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarksville High School
Clarksville High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Clarksville, Arkansas, enrolling 598 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.0% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 598 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Clarksville School District also operates Clarksville Junior High School (403 students) and Clarksville Primary School (385 students) alongside Clarksville High School.
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 Clarksville High School compares
Clarksville High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,387
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarksville School District, which includes Clarksville High School.
$12,387
Per student
+1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 51.6%
Federal 24.6%
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 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
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
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 (~598 students)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clarksville High School a good school?
Clarksville High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 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.
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