Enrollment
476
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050480000202
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Crossett · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossett High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossett High School
Crossett High School is a mid-sized high school in Crossett, Arkansas, enrolling 476 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.8% 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 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crossett School District also operates Crossett Elementary School (699 students) and Crossett Middle School (445 students) alongside Crossett 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 Crossett High School compares
Crossett 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crossett School District, which includes Crossett High School.
$11,056
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 37.2%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~476 students)
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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.
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 45/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Crossett on the city page.
Is Crossett High School a good school?
Crossett High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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