- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Des Arc, AR
Des Arc High School
Federal NCES profile for Des Arc High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050519000240
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Des Arc High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 279
- students enrolled
Des Arc High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Des Arc School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050519000240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Des Arc High School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 050519000240 · Des Arc, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.9:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Des Arc Elementary School (379 students)
Des Arc High School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Des Arc High School compares
Des Arc 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,189
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
African American 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Des Arc High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Des Arc School District reports $11,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Des Arc High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Arc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Des Arc High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Des Arc High School
How many students attend Des Arc High School?
Des Arc High School has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Des Arc, AR. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Des Arc High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Des Arc High School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Des Arc High School?
50.0% of students at Des Arc High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Des Arc High School?
The largest demographic group at Des Arc High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Des Arc, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Des Arc High School?
Des Arc 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).
What other schools are in Des Arc School District?
Besides Des Arc High School, Des Arc School District also operates Des Arc Elementary School (379 students). See the Des Arc School District district page for the complete list.