- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gurdon, AR
Gurdon High School
Federal NCES profile for Gurdon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050711000430
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gurdon High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gurdon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gurdon High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gurdon High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gurdon, AR.
School address
District: Gurdon School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050711000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Gurdon High School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+20.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 050711000430 · Gurdon, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 10.1:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Gurdon Primary School (365 students)
Gurdon High School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+20.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gurdon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gurdon Primary
Gurdon Primary School
365 students
- This school
Gurdon High School
252 students
- Cabe Middle Sc
Cabe Middle School
170 students
What this shows Gurdon High School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gurdon High School compares
Gurdon 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 22% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$14,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Gurdon High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gurdon School District reports $14,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gurdon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurdon Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gurdon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gurdon High School
How many students attend Gurdon High School?
Gurdon High School has 252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gurdon, AR. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gurdon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gurdon High School is 10.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 36% 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 Gurdon High School?
53.6% of students at Gurdon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gurdon High School?
The largest demographic group at Gurdon High School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Gurdon, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gurdon High School?
Gurdon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Gurdon High School rank among public schools in Gurdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Gurdon High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gurdon, 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 Gurdon School District?
Besides Gurdon High School, Gurdon School District also operates Gurdon Primary School (365 students) and Cabe Middle School (170 students). See the Gurdon School District district page for the complete list.