Enrollment
52
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain Home, AR
Guy Berry College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Guy Berry College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004305129Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guy Berry College and Career Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Guy Berry College and Career Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guy Berry College and Career Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, AR.
School address
District: Mountain Home School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004305129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guy Berry College and Career Academy compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Guy Berry College and Career Academy
Guy Berry College and Career Academy is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Mountain Home, Arkansas, enrolling 52 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Arkansas schools, with 52 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mountain Home School District also operates Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students) and Hackler Intermediate School (837 students) alongside Guy Berry College and Career Academy.
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 Guy Berry College and Career Academy compares
Guy Berry College and Career Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 82% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,521
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.
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
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Guy Berry College and Career Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain Home School District, which includes Guy Berry College and Career Academy.
$10,521
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 34.8%
Federal 19.4%
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 Guy Berry College and Career Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn Home High Career Academics | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hackler Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinkston Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Home Kindergarten | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guy Berry College and Career Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~52 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Guy Berry College and Career Academy
How many students attend Guy Berry College and Career Academy?
Guy Berry College and Career Academy has 52 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain Home, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guy Berry College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Guy Berry College and Career Academy is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guy Berry College and Career Academy?
60.4% of students at Guy Berry College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guy Berry College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Guy Berry College and Career Academy is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guy Berry College and Career Academy?
Guy Berry College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Guy Berry College and Career Academy rank among schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, Guy Berry College and Career Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mountain Home on the city page.
Is Guy Berry College and Career Academy a good school?
Guy Berry College and Career Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas. 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 Mountain Home School District?
Besides Guy Berry College and Career Academy, Mountain Home School District also operates Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students), Hackler Intermediate School (837 students), and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary (559 students). See the Mountain Home School District district page for the complete list.
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