- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fouke, AR
Fouke High School
Federal NCES profile for Fouke 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 050636000380
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fouke High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fouke · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fouke High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fouke High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fouke, AR.
School address
District: Fouke School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050636000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fouke High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 050636000380 · Fouke, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 6.2:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Fouke Elementary School (514 students)
Fouke High School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fouke High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fouke Elementa
Fouke Elementary School
514 students
- This school
Fouke High School
349 students
- Paulette Smith
Paulette Smith Middle School
244 students
What this shows Fouke High School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fouke High School compares
Fouke 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 54% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 8% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$10,769
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Fouke High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fouke School District reports $10,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fouke High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouke Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulette Smith Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fouke High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fouke High School
How many students attend Fouke High School?
Fouke High School has 349 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fouke, AR. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fouke High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fouke High School is 6.2:1, which is 54% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 61% 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 Fouke High School?
43.6% of students at Fouke High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fouke High School?
The largest demographic group at Fouke High School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Fouke, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fouke High School?
Fouke 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 Fouke High School rank among public schools in Fouke?
By Resource Investment Index, Fouke High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fouke, 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 Fouke School District?
Besides Fouke High School, Fouke School District also operates Fouke Elementary School (514 students) and Paulette Smith Middle School (244 students). See the Fouke School District district page for the complete list.