- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Dorado, AR
El Dorado High School
Federal NCES profile for El Dorado High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050568000274
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Dorado High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
El Dorado High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in El Dorado, AR.
School address
District: El Dorado School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050568000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
El Dorado High School shrank from 1,303 students in 2022-23 to 1,220 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 102.5 → 104.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 050568000274 · El Dorado, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,235 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (581 students)
El Dorado High School shrank from 1,303 students in 2022-23 to 1,220 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 102.5 → 104.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
El Dorado High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
El Dorado High School
1,235 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
581 students
- Yocum Elementa
Yocum Elementary School
580 students
- Barton Jr. Hig
Barton Jr. High School
540 students
- Hugh Goodwin E
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
508 students
- Northwest Elem 477
Northwest Elementary School
477 students
What this shows El Dorado High School reports 1,235 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Dorado High School compares
El Dorado High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,235 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,235
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$12,820
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
355
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.8%
White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, El Dorado High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Dorado School District reports $12,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Dorado High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yocum Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barton Jr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hugh Goodwin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Dorado High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,235 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Dorado High School
How many students attend El Dorado High School?
El Dorado High School has 1,235 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Dorado, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,303 (2022-23) → 1,220 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Dorado High School?
The student-teacher ratio at El Dorado High School is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 El Dorado High School?
100.0% of students at El Dorado High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Dorado High School?
The largest demographic group at El Dorado High School is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in El Dorado, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Dorado High School?
El Dorado High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 El Dorado High School rank among public schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in El Dorado, 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 El Dorado on the city page.
What other schools are in El Dorado School District?
Besides El Dorado High School, El Dorado School District also operates Washington Middle School (581 students), Yocum Elementary School (580 students), and Barton Jr. High School (540 students). See the El Dorado School District district page for the complete list.