- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Crossett, AR
Crossett High School
Federal NCES profile for Crossett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050480000202
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossett High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Crossett · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossett High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossett High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Crossett, AR.
School address
District: Crossett School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050480000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Crossett High School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 050480000202 · Crossett, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 11.1:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Crossett Elementary School (699 students)
Crossett High School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Crossett High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crossett Eleme
Crossett Elementary School
699 students
- This school
Crossett High School
476 students
- Crossett Middl
Crossett Middle School
445 students
What this shows Crossett High School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossett High School compares
Crossett High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,417
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
African American 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Crossett High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crossett School District reports $11,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossett Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossett High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossett High School
How many students attend Crossett High School?
Crossett High School has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crossett, AR. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossett High School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Crossett High School?
44.8% of students at Crossett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossett High School?
The largest demographic group at Crossett High School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Crossett, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossett High School?
Crossett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Crossett High School rank among public schools in Crossett?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossett High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Crossett, 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 Crossett School District?
Besides Crossett High School, Crossett School District also operates Crossett Elementary School (699 students) and Crossett Middle School (445 students). See the Crossett School District district page for the complete list.