Enrollment
463
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkins, AR
Elkins High School
Federal NCES profile for Elkins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050576000290
👥 S:T ratio 70
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkins High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elkins · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkins High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elkins, AR.
School address
District: Elkins School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050576000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkins High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkins High School
Elkins High School is a mid-sized high school in Elkins, Arkansas, enrolling 463 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.6:1, Elkins High School is leaner than roughly 88% of Arkansas schools and 44% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.2% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Arkansas average.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Elkins School District also operates Elkins Middle School (394 students) and Elkins Elem. Primary School (322 students) alongside Elkins High 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 Elkins High School compares
Elkins High 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 44% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 59% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% 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
25.5%
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
$10,151
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 82.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Elkins High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkins School District, which includes Elkins High School.
$10,151
Per student
-17%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 53.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 Elkins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Elem. Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high 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 (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elkins High School
How many students attend Elkins High School?
Elkins High School has 463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkins, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkins High School is 7.6:1, which is 44% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 52% 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 Elkins High School?
24.2% of students at Elkins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkins High School?
The largest demographic group at Elkins High School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Elkins, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkins High School?
Elkins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elkins High School rank among public schools in Elkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elkins, 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 Elkins on the city page.
Is Elkins High School a good school?
Elkins High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. 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 Elkins School District?
Besides Elkins High School, Elkins School District also operates Elkins Middle School (394 students), Elkins Elem. Primary School (322 students), and Elkins Elementary School (283 students). See the Elkins School District district page for the complete list.
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