Enrollment
551
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Green Forest, AR
Green Forest Intermed School
Federal NCES profile for Green Forest Intermed School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050687000546
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Forest Intermed School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Green Forest · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Forest Intermed School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Forest Intermed School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Green Forest, AR.
School address
District: Green Forest School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050687000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Forest Intermed School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Forest Intermed School
Green Forest Intermed School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Green Forest, Arkansas, enrolling 551 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 551 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Green Forest School District also operates Green Forest Elementary School (445 students) and Green Forest High School (429 students) alongside Green Forest Intermed School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Green Forest Intermed School compares
Green Forest Intermed School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 49% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$11,302
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 36.1%
Asian 11.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Green Forest Intermed School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Forest School District, which includes Green Forest Intermed School.
$11,302
Per student
-8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 58.5%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Green Forest Intermed School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Forest Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Forest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Forest Intermed School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Green Forest Intermed School
How many students attend Green Forest Intermed School?
Green Forest Intermed School has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Green Forest, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Forest Intermed School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Forest Intermed School is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Forest Intermed School?
52.5% of students at Green Forest Intermed School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Forest Intermed School?
The largest demographic group at Green Forest Intermed School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Green Forest, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Forest Intermed School?
Green Forest Intermed School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Green Forest Intermed School rank among public schools in Green Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Forest Intermed School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Green Forest, 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 Green Forest on the city page.
Is Green Forest Intermed School a good school?
Green Forest Intermed School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Green Forest School District?
Besides Green Forest Intermed School, Green Forest School District also operates Green Forest Elementary School (445 students) and Green Forest High School (429 students). See the Green Forest School District district page for the complete list.
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