- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eureka Springs, AR
Eureka Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Eureka Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050597000306
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eureka Springs High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eureka Springs · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eureka Springs High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Springs High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eureka Springs, AR.
School address
District: Eureka Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050597000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Eureka Springs High School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 050597000306 · Eureka Springs, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.1:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Springs Elem. School (227 students)
Eureka Springs High School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Eureka Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Elem. School
227 students
- This school
Eureka Springs High School
221 students
- Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Middle School
192 students
What this shows Eureka Springs High School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eureka Springs High School compares
Eureka Springs 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Eureka Springs High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eureka Springs School District reports $15,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eureka Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Springs Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eureka Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eureka Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eureka Springs High School
How many students attend Eureka Springs High School?
Eureka Springs High School has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eureka Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs High School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Eureka Springs High School?
36.9% of students at Eureka Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eureka Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Eureka Springs High School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Eureka Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eureka Springs High School?
Eureka Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
How does Eureka Springs High School rank among public schools in Eureka Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Springs High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eureka Springs, 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 Eureka Springs School District?
Besides Eureka Springs High School, Eureka Springs School District also operates Eureka Springs Elem. School (227 students) and Eureka Springs Middle School (192 students). See the Eureka Springs School District district page for the complete list.