- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dewitt, AR
Dewitt High School
Federal NCES profile for Dewitt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050000100216
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewitt High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dewitt · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewitt High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dewitt, AR.
School address
District: Dewitt School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050000100216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dewitt High School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 050000100216 · Dewitt, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 9.8:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dewitt Elementary School (518 students)
Dewitt High School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dewitt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dewitt Element
Dewitt Elementary School
518 students
- This school
Dewitt High School
364 students
- Dewitt Middle
Dewitt Middle School
271 students
What this shows Dewitt High School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewitt High School compares
Dewitt 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 21% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$12,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
African American 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Dewitt High School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dewitt School District reports $12,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dewitt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewitt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dewitt High School
How many students attend Dewitt High School?
Dewitt High School has 364 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dewitt, AR. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt High School is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 Dewitt High School?
47.2% of students at Dewitt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewitt High School?
The largest demographic group at Dewitt High School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Dewitt, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewitt High School?
Dewitt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Dewitt High School rank among public schools in Dewitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dewitt, 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 Dewitt School District?
Besides Dewitt High School, Dewitt School District also operates Dewitt Elementary School (518 students) and Dewitt Middle School (271 students). See the Dewitt School District district page for the complete list.