- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corning, AR
Corning High School
Federal NCES profile for Corning High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050000900191
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corning High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Corning · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Corning High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corning High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Corning, AR.
School address
District: Corning School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050000900191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Corning High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 050000900191 · Corning, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 4.8:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Elementary School (361 students)
Corning High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Corning High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
361 students
- Corning Middle
Corning Middle School
227 students
- This school
Corning High School
217 students
What this shows Corning High School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corning High School compares
Corning 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 65% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 4% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,224
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Corning High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corning School District reports $12,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corning High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corning Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corning High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corning High School
How many students attend Corning High School?
Corning High School has 217 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corning, AR. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corning High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corning High School is 4.8:1, which is 65% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corning High School?
54.4% of students at Corning High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corning High School?
The largest demographic group at Corning High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Corning, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corning High School?
Corning High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Corning High School rank among public schools in Corning?
By Resource Investment Index, Corning High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Corning, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Corning School District?
Besides Corning High School, Corning School District also operates Park Elementary School (361 students) and Corning Middle School (227 students). See the Corning School District district page for the complete list.