- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gentry, AR
Gentry High School
Federal NCES profile for Gentry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050654000390
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gentry High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gentry · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gentry High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gentry, AR.
School address
District: Gentry School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050654000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Gentry High School grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 70.4 → 72.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 050654000390 · Gentry, AR High · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 8.1:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gentry Middle School (425 students)
Gentry High School grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 70.4 → 72.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gentry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gentry High School
565 students
- Gentry Middle
Gentry Middle School
425 students
- Gentry Interme
Gentry Intermediate School
416 students
- Gentry Primary
Gentry Primary School
347 students
What this shows Gentry High School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gentry High School compares
Gentry High School is a growing 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 14% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$12,477
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 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Gentry High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gentry School District reports $12,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gentry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gentry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gentry High School
How many students attend Gentry High School?
Gentry High School has 565 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gentry, AR. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gentry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gentry High School is 8.1:1, which is 40% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 48% 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 Gentry High School?
32.9% of students at Gentry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gentry High School?
The largest demographic group at Gentry High School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Gentry, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gentry High School?
Gentry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Gentry High School rank among public schools in Gentry?
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gentry, 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 Gentry School District?
Besides Gentry High School, Gentry School District also operates Gentry Middle School (425 students), Gentry Intermediate School (416 students), and Gentry Primary School (347 students). See the Gentry School District district page for the complete list.