- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marianna, AR
Lee High School
Federal NCES profile for Lee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050936000675
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 281
- students enrolled
Lee High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050936000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Lee High School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 050936000675 · Marianna, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 4.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Anna Strong Learning Academy (417 students)
Lee High School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 69.9 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Lee High School compares
Lee 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 | 4.1:1 | ▼ 70% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 72% | - | - |
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.
281
Bigger than 30% 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
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
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 87.5%
White 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Lee High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County School District reports $20,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Strong Learning Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee High School
How many students attend Lee High School?
Lee High School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marianna, AR. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee 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 Lee High School?
100.0% of students at Lee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee High School?
The largest demographic group at Lee High School is African American at 87.5% of enrollment, in Marianna, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee High School?
Lee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Lee County School District?
Besides Lee High School, Lee County School District also operates Anna Strong Learning Academy (417 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.