- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050576000290
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elkins · Resource Index
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Elkins High School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 050576000290 · Elkins, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 7.6:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkins Middle School (394 students)
Elkins High School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Elkins High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elkins High School
463 students
- Elkins Middle
Elkins Middle School
394 students
- Elkins Elem. P
Elkins Elem. Primary School
322 students
- Elkins Element
Elkins Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Elkins High School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkins High School compares
Elkins 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$10,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Elkins School District reports $10,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- 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 (~463 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.