- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville High School East
Federal NCES profile for Fayetteville High School East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050612000319
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayetteville High School East earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #5 of 17
- public schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayetteville High School East has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayetteville High School East ranks #5 of 17 public schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Fayetteville High School East held near 2,599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-86 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 190.2 → 189.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-86 students YoY 050612000319 · Fayetteville, AR High · LARGE · TRAD
2,588 enr · 13.6:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Junior High School (765 students)
Fayetteville High School East held near 2,599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-86 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 190.2 → 189.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fayetteville High School East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- Ramay Junior H 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- Mcnair Middle 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- Owl Creek Scho 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- Holcomb Elemen 603
Holcomb Elementary School
603 students
What this shows Fayetteville High School East reports 2,588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayetteville High School East compares
Fayetteville High School East 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 65% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,588 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,588
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 47% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$13,085
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
266
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Fayetteville High School East is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fayetteville High School East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramay Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnair Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owl Creek School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayetteville High School East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville High School East
How many students attend Fayetteville High School East?
Fayetteville High School East has 2,588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 2,685 (2022-23) → 2,599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-86).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville High School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville High School East is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayetteville High School East?
20.6% of students at Fayetteville High School East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayetteville High School East?
The largest demographic group at Fayetteville High School East is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayetteville High School East?
Fayetteville High School East has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Fayetteville High School East rank among public schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayetteville High School East ranks #5 of 17 public schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Besides Fayetteville High School East, Fayetteville School District also operates Woodland Junior High School (765 students), Ramay Junior High School (761 students), and Mcnair Middle School (670 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.