- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gravette, AR
Gravette High School
Federal NCES profile for Gravette High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050684000414
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gravette High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gravette · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gravette High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gravette High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gravette, AR.
School address
District: Gravette School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050684000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Gravette High School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 70.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 050684000414 · Gravette, AR High · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 9:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Gravette Middle School (508 students)
Gravette High School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 70.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gravette High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gravette High School
649 students
- Gravette Middl
Gravette Middle School
508 students
- Glenn Duffy El
Glenn Duffy Elementary School
496 students
- Gravette Upper
Gravette Upper Elementary
480 students
What this shows Gravette High School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gravette High School compares
Gravette 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 61% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 18% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$11,608
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Gravette High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gravette School District reports $11,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gravette High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravette Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn Duffy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gravette Upper Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gravette High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gravette High School
How many students attend Gravette High School?
Gravette High School has 649 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gravette, AR. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gravette High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gravette High School is 9:1, which is 34% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Gravette High School?
22.9% of students at Gravette High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gravette High School?
The largest demographic group at Gravette High School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Gravette, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gravette High School?
Gravette High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Gravette High School rank among public schools in Gravette?
By Resource Investment Index, Gravette High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gravette, 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 Gravette School District?
Besides Gravette High School, Gravette School District also operates Gravette Middle School (508 students), Glenn Duffy Elementary School (496 students), and Gravette Upper Elementary (480 students). See the Gravette School District district page for the complete list.