- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monticello, AR
Drew Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Drew Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050547000259
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drew Central High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Drew Central High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Central High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Monticello, AR.
School address
District: Drew Central School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050547000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Drew Central High School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 050547000259 · Monticello, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Drew Central Elem. School (562 students)
Drew Central High School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Drew Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Drew Central E
Drew Central Elem. School
562 students
- Drew Central M
Drew Central Middle School
360 students
- This school
Drew Central High School
340 students
What this shows Drew Central High School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drew Central High School compares
Drew Central 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$11,666
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Drew Central High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Drew Central School District reports $11,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drew Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Central Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drew Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drew Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Drew Central High School
How many students attend Drew Central High School?
Drew Central High School has 340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monticello, AR. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew Central High School is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Drew Central High School?
100.0% of students at Drew Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drew Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Drew Central High School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Monticello, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drew Central High School?
Drew Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Drew Central High School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Central High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Monticello, 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 Monticello on the city page.
What other schools are in Drew Central School District?
Besides Drew Central High School, Drew Central School District also operates Drew Central Elem. School (562 students) and Drew Central Middle School (360 students). See the Drew Central School District district page for the complete list.