- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dumas, AR
Dumas High School
Federal NCES profile for Dumas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050550000262
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dumas High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dumas · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dumas High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dumas High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dumas, AR.
School address
District: Dumas School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050550000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dumas High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 050550000262 · Dumas, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 7.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Reed Elementary School (368 students)
Dumas High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dumas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reed Elementar
Reed Elementary School
368 students
- This school
Dumas High School
266 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
238 students
- Dumas Junior H
Dumas Junior High School
184 students
What this shows Dumas High School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dumas High School compares
Dumas 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 12% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
White 8.6%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Dumas High School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dumas School District reports $16,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dumas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dumas Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dumas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dumas High School
How many students attend Dumas High School?
Dumas High School has 266 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dumas, AR. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dumas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dumas High School is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 53% 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 Dumas High School?
100.0% of students at Dumas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dumas High School?
The largest demographic group at Dumas High School is African American at 75.6% of enrollment, in Dumas, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dumas High School?
Dumas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Dumas High School rank among public schools in Dumas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dumas High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dumas, 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 Dumas School District?
Besides Dumas High School, Dumas School District also operates Reed Elementary School (368 students), Central Elementary School (238 students), and Dumas Junior High School (184 students). See the Dumas School District district page for the complete list.