- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lavaca, AR
Lavaca High School
Federal NCES profile for Lavaca High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050873000587
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lavaca High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lavaca · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lavaca High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lavaca High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lavaca, AR.
School address
District: Lavaca School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050873000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lavaca High School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 050873000587 · Lavaca, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 5:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lavaca Elementary School (322 students)
Lavaca High School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lavaca High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lavaca Element
Lavaca Elementary School
322 students
- This school
Lavaca High School
245 students
- Lavaca Middle
Lavaca Middle School
234 students
What this shows Lavaca High School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lavaca High School compares
Lavaca 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 63% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 5% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$11,391
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Lavaca High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lavaca School District reports $11,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lavaca High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lavaca Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lavaca High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Nationwide high 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lavaca High School
How many students attend Lavaca High School?
Lavaca High School has 245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lavaca, AR. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavaca High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavaca High School is 5:1, which is 63% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 68% 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 Lavaca High School?
30.0% of students at Lavaca High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lavaca High School?
The largest demographic group at Lavaca High School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Lavaca, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lavaca High School?
Lavaca 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).
How does Lavaca High School rank among public schools in Lavaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Lavaca High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lavaca, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lavaca School District?
Besides Lavaca High School, Lavaca School District also operates Lavaca Elementary School (322 students) and Lavaca Middle School (234 students). See the Lavaca School District district page for the complete list.