- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lonoke, AR
Lonoke High School
Federal NCES profile for Lonoke High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050906000642
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lonoke High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lonoke · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lonoke High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lonoke High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lonoke, AR.
School address
District: Lonoke School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050906000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lonoke High School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 71.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 050906000642 · Lonoke, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 9.9:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lonoke Middle School (370 students)
Lonoke High School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 71.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lonoke High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lonoke High School
484 students
- Lonoke Middle
Lonoke Middle School
370 students
- Lonoke Primary
Lonoke Primary School
359 students
- Lonoke Element
Lonoke Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Lonoke High School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lonoke High School compares
Lonoke 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 21% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$11,547
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
African American 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Lonoke High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lonoke School District reports $11,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lonoke High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonoke Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lonoke Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lonoke Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lonoke High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lonoke High School
How many students attend Lonoke High School?
Lonoke High School has 484 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lonoke, AR. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lonoke High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lonoke High School is 9.9:1, which is 27% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 37% 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 Lonoke High School?
44.4% of students at Lonoke High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lonoke High School?
The largest demographic group at Lonoke High School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Lonoke, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lonoke High School?
Lonoke High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Lonoke High School rank among public schools in Lonoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Lonoke High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lonoke, 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 Lonoke School District?
Besides Lonoke High School, Lonoke School District also operates Lonoke Middle School (370 students), Lonoke Primary School (359 students), and Lonoke Elementary School (311 students). See the Lonoke School District district page for the complete list.