- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Foreman, AR
Foreman High School
Federal NCES profile for Foreman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050624000338
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foreman High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 214
- students enrolled
Foreman High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Foreman School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050624000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Foreman High School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 050624000338 · Foreman, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 5.8:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch (273 students)
Foreman High School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Foreman High School compares
Foreman 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 | 5.8:1 | ▼ 57% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 6% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,471
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Foreman High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Foreman School District reports $13,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foreman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foreman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foreman High School
How many students attend Foreman High School?
Foreman High School has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Foreman, AR. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foreman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foreman High School is 5.8:1, which is 57% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 63% 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 Foreman High School?
50.2% of students at Foreman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foreman High School?
The largest demographic group at Foreman High School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Foreman, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foreman High School?
Foreman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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).
What other schools are in Foreman School District?
Besides Foreman High School, Foreman School District also operates Oscar Hamilton Elementary Sch (273 students). See the Foreman School District district page for the complete list.