Enrollment
170
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Texarkana, AR
College Hill Pre-K Center
Federal NCES profile for College Hill Pre-K Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051311001732
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Hill Pre-K Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
College Hill Pre-K Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Hill Pre-K Center ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Texarkana School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051311001732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+108% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Hill Pre-K Center compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Hill Pre-K Center
College Hill Pre-K Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Texarkana, Arkansas, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Arkansas schools and 108% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Arkansas schools, with 170 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (23%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas High School (1,092 students) and Arkansas Middle School (842 students) alongside College Hill Pre-K Center.
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 College Hill Pre-K Center compares
College Hill Pre-K Center on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 108% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 63% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 108% above state mean
Top 99% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 67.6%
White 22.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, College Hill Pre-K Center is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texarkana School District, which includes College Hill Pre-K Center.
$13,423
Per student
+10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 42.0%
Federal 25.5%
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 College Hill Pre-K Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arkansas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward D. Trice Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Hill Pre-K Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~170 students)
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Frequently asked questions about College Hill Pre-K Center
How many students attend College Hill Pre-K Center?
College Hill Pre-K Center has 170 students enrolled. It is a public school in Texarkana, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Hill Pre-K Center?
The student-teacher ratio at College Hill Pre-K Center is 28.3:1, which is 108% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Hill Pre-K Center?
96.6% of students at College Hill Pre-K Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Hill Pre-K Center?
The largest demographic group at College Hill Pre-K Center is African American at 67.6% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Hill Pre-K Center?
College Hill Pre-K Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does College Hill Pre-K Center rank among public schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, College Hill Pre-K Center ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Texarkana, 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 Texarkana on the city page.
Is College Hill Pre-K Center a good school?
College Hill Pre-K Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Texarkana School District?
Besides College Hill Pre-K Center, Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas High School (1,092 students), Arkansas Middle School (842 students), and Edward D. Trice Elem. School (473 students). See the Texarkana School District district page for the complete list.
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