- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hector, AR
Hector High School
Federal NCES profile for Hector High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050762000472
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hector High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
Hector High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hector School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050762000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Hector High School grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 050762000472 · Hector, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 6.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hector Elementary School (245 students)
Hector High School grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Hector High School compares
Hector 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 55% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% 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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 7% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$13,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Hector High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hector School District reports $13,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hector High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hector Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hector 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hector High School
How many students attend Hector High School?
Hector High School has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hector, AR. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hector High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hector High School is 6.1:1, which is 55% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 61% 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 Hector High School?
100.0% of students at Hector High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hector High School?
The largest demographic group at Hector High School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Hector, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hector High School?
Hector High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hector School District?
Besides Hector High School, Hector School District also operates Hector Elementary School (245 students). See the Hector School District district page for the complete list.