- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingston, AR
Kingston High School
Federal NCES profile for Kingston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050824000564
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston High School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 92
- students enrolled
Kingston High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jasper School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050824000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Kingston High School shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 050824000564 · Kingston, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 3:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper Elementary School (281 students)
Kingston High School shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Kingston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper Element
Jasper Elementary School
281 students
- Jasper High Sc
Jasper High School
205 students
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary School
122 students
- Oark Elementar 107
Oark Elementary School
107 students
- This school 92
Kingston High School
92 students
- Oark High Scho 77
Oark High School
77 students
What this shows Kingston High School reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston High School compares
Kingston High School is a shrinking 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 78% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
3:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,016
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 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Kingston High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jasper School District reports $15,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oark Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oark High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston High School
How many students attend Kingston High School?
Kingston High School has 92 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingston, AR. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School is 3:1, which is 78% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 81% 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 Kingston High School?
41.3% of students at Kingston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston High School?
The largest demographic group at Kingston High School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Kingston, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston High School?
Kingston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (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 Jasper School District?
Besides Kingston High School, Jasper School District also operates Jasper Elementary School (281 students), Jasper High School (205 students), and Kingston Elementary School (122 students). See the Jasper School District district page for the complete list.