- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dardanelle, AR
Dardanelle High School
Federal NCES profile for Dardanelle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050493000214
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dardanelle High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dardanelle · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dardanelle High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dardanelle High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dardanelle, AR.
School address
District: Dardanelle School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050493000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Dardanelle High School grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 88.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 050493000214 · Dardanelle, AR High · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 8.2:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Dardanelle Primary School (615 students)
Dardanelle High School grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 84.8 → 88.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dardanelle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dardanelle High School
686 students
- Dardanelle Pri
Dardanelle Primary School
615 students
- Dardanelle Mid
Dardanelle Middle School
500 students
- Dardanelle Ele
Dardanelle Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Dardanelle High School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dardanelle High School compares
Dardanelle 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 15% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,855
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Dardanelle High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dardanelle School District reports $11,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dardanelle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dardanelle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dardanelle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dardanelle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dardanelle High School
How many students attend Dardanelle High School?
Dardanelle High School has 686 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dardanelle, AR. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle High School is 8.2:1, which is 40% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 48% 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 Dardanelle High School?
45.4% of students at Dardanelle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dardanelle High School?
The largest demographic group at Dardanelle High School is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Dardanelle, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dardanelle High School?
Dardanelle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Dardanelle High School rank among public schools in Dardanelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Dardanelle High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dardanelle, 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 Dardanelle School District?
Besides Dardanelle High School, Dardanelle School District also operates Dardanelle Primary School (615 students), Dardanelle Middle School (500 students), and Dardanelle Elementary School (315 students). See the Dardanelle School District district page for the complete list.