- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lepanto, AR
East Poinsett Co. High School
Federal NCES profile for East Poinsett Co. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004801348
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Poinsett Co. High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 266
- students enrolled
East Poinsett Co. High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Poinsett Co. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004801348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
East Poinsett Co. High School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 050004801348 · Lepanto, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 9.9:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lepanto Elementary (175 students)
East Poinsett Co. High School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
East Poinsett Co. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Poinsett Co. High School
266 students
- Lepanto Elemen
Lepanto Elementary
175 students
- Tyronza Elemen
Tyronza Elementary
158 students
What this shows East Poinsett Co. High School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Poinsett Co. High School compares
East Poinsett Co. 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 11% | 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
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% 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
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% 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
23.3%
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
$12,823
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, East Poinsett Co. High School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Poinsett Co. School Dist. reports $12,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Poinsett Co. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lepanto Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyronza Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Poinsett Co. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Poinsett Co. High School
How many students attend East Poinsett Co. High School?
East Poinsett Co. High School has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lepanto, AR. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Poinsett Co. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Poinsett Co. High School is 9.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 37% 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 East Poinsett Co. High School?
52.9% of students at East Poinsett Co. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Poinsett Co. High School?
The largest demographic group at East Poinsett Co. High School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Lepanto, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Poinsett Co. High School?
East Poinsett Co. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 East Poinsett Co. School Dist.?
Besides East Poinsett Co. High School, East Poinsett Co. School Dist. also operates Lepanto Elementary (175 students) and Tyronza Elementary (158 students). See the East Poinsett Co. School Dist. district page for the complete list.