Enrollment
905
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Batesville, AR
Eagle Mountain Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Mountain Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050001900144
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Mountain Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Mountain Magnet School has class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Mountain Magnet School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR.
School address
District: Batesville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001900144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Mountain Magnet School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Mountain Magnet School
Eagle Mountain Magnet School is a large combined-grade school in Batesville, Arkansas, enrolling 905 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Arkansas schools and 63% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 905 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 905 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Batesville School District spends $9,624 per pupil, 21% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Batesville's public schools, it stands alongside Southside Junior High School (427 students): Eagle Mountain Magnet School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 10.9:1).
Batesville School District also operates Batesville High School (986 students) and Batesville Junior High School Charter (690 students) alongside Eagle Mountain Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle Mountain Magnet School compares
Eagle Mountain Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 63% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 98% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 905 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Eagle Mountain Magnet School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Batesville School District, which includes Eagle Mountain Magnet School.
$9,624
Per student
-21%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 46.4%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eagle Mountain Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Batesville Junior High School Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Rock Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Mountain Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Batesville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~905 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Mountain Magnet School
How many students attend Eagle Mountain Magnet School?
Eagle Mountain Magnet School has 905 students enrolled. It is a public school in Batesville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Mountain Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Mountain Magnet School is 22.1:1, which is 63% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Mountain Magnet School?
44.1% of students at Eagle Mountain Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Mountain Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Mountain Magnet School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Batesville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Mountain Magnet School?
Eagle Mountain Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Mountain Magnet School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Mountain Magnet School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Batesville, 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 Batesville on the city page.
Is Eagle Mountain Magnet School a good school?
Eagle Mountain Magnet School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Batesville School District?
Besides Eagle Mountain Magnet School, Batesville School District also operates Batesville High School (986 students), Batesville Junior High School Charter (690 students), and West Magnet School (599 students). See the Batesville School District district page for the complete list.
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