- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Malvern, AR
Glen Rose High School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Rose High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050663000398
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Rose High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Rose High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Rose High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Malvern, AR.
School address
District: Glen Rose School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050663000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Glen Rose High School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 050663000398 · Malvern, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 8.2:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Rose Elementary School (507 students)
Glen Rose High School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Glen Rose High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Rose Elem
Glen Rose Elementary School
507 students
- This school
Glen Rose High School
468 students
- Glen Rose Midd
Glen Rose Middle School
308 students
What this shows Glen Rose High School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Rose High School compares
Glen Rose 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 57% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 15% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,857
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Glen Rose High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glen Rose School District reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Rose High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rose Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Rose Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Rose High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Rose High School
How many students attend Glen Rose High School?
Glen Rose High School has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Malvern, AR. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose High School is 8.2:1, 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 Glen Rose High School?
25.7% of students at Glen Rose High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Rose High School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Rose High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Malvern, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Rose High School?
Glen Rose High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Glen Rose High School rank among public schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Rose High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Malvern, 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 Malvern on the city page.
What other schools are in Glen Rose School District?
Besides Glen Rose High School, Glen Rose School District also operates Glen Rose Elementary School (507 students) and Glen Rose Middle School (308 students). See the Glen Rose School District district page for the complete list.