- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Guy Berry College and Career Academy grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+39.6%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 050004305129 · Mountain Home, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
52 enr · 17.3:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students)
Guy Berry College and Career Academy grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+39.6%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Guy Berry College and Career Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mtn Home High
Mtn Home High Career Academics
1,523 students
- Hackler Interm
Hackler Intermediate School
837 students
- Nelson Wilks H 559
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
559 students
- Pinkston Middl 546
Pinkston Middle School
546 students
- Mountain Home 300
Mountain Home Kindergarten
300 students
- This school 52
Guy Berry College and Career Academy
52 students
What this shows Guy Berry College and Career Academy reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guy Berry College and Career Academy compares
Guy Berry College and Career Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,093
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.
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.
District finance for Mountain Home School District reports $12,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~52 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), up 21.
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.
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.