- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hackett, AR
Hackett High School
Federal NCES profile for Hackett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050717000435
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hackett High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 350
- students enrolled
Hackett High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hackett School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050717000435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hackett High School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 050717000435 · Hackett, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 6.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackett Elementary School (474 students)
Hackett High School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Hackett High School compares
Hackett 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 10% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$11,129
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Hackett High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hackett School District reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hackett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hackett High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hackett High School
How many students attend Hackett High School?
Hackett High School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hackett, AR. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackett High School is 6.9:1, which is 49% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 56% 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 Hackett High School?
100.0% of students at Hackett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hackett High School?
The largest demographic group at Hackett High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Hackett, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hackett High School?
Hackett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hackett School District?
Besides Hackett High School, Hackett School District also operates Hackett Elementary School (474 students). See the Hackett School District district page for the complete list.