Enrollment
315
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 050774001537 Charter school
Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch — Cherry Valley, AR
Federal NCES profile for Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cross County School District · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch reports 315 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Arkansas average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 315 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cross County School District spends $14,018 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.2% from local sources (property taxes), 39.5% from the state, and 26.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,018
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 315 Top 35% in Arkansas — larger than 65% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +69% vs state
NCES ID 050774001537
Student demographics
White 86.7%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 315:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.4%
In-school suspensions 44
Out-of-school suspensions 31
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cross County School District, which includes Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch.
$14,018
Per student
-2%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 39.5%
Federal 26.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch
How many students attend Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch?
Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch has 315 students enrolled. It is a other school in CHERRY VALLEY, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch?
100.0% of students at Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch?
The largest demographic group at Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch is White at 86.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHERRY VALLEY, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch?
Cross Cnty High a New Tech Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.