- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stamps, AR
Lafayette County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050006500727
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette County High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 228
- students enrolled
Lafayette County High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lafayette County School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006500727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lafayette County High School shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 050006500727 · Stamps, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 4.1:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette County Elementary (244 students)
Lafayette County High School shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Lafayette County High School compares
Lafayette County 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 | 4.1:1 | ▼ 70% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 3% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.5%
White 22.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Lafayette County High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette County School District reports $17,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette County 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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette County High School
How many students attend Lafayette County High School?
Lafayette County High School has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stamps, AR. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette County High School is 4.1:1, which is 70% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 74% 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 Lafayette County High School?
72.6% of students at Lafayette County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette County High School is African American at 67.5% of enrollment, in Stamps, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette County High School?
Lafayette County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Lafayette County School District?
Besides Lafayette County High School, Lafayette County School District also operates Lafayette County Elementary (244 students). See the Lafayette County School District district page for the complete list.