- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marmaduke, AR
Marmaduke High School
Federal NCES profile for Marmaduke High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050001600691
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marmaduke High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 278
- students enrolled
Marmaduke High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marmaduke School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001600691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Marmaduke High School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 67.1 → 67.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 050001600691 · Marmaduke, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 4.1:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Marmaduke Elementary School (370 students)
Marmaduke High School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 67.1 → 67.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Marmaduke High School compares
Marmaduke 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 | 38.8% | ▼ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | 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.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,619
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Marmaduke High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marmaduke School District reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marmaduke High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaduke Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marmaduke 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marmaduke High School
How many students attend Marmaduke High School?
Marmaduke High School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marmaduke, AR. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marmaduke High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marmaduke 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 Marmaduke High School?
38.8% of students at Marmaduke High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marmaduke High School?
The largest demographic group at Marmaduke High School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Marmaduke, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marmaduke High School?
Marmaduke High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Marmaduke School District?
Besides Marmaduke High School, Marmaduke School District also operates Marmaduke Elementary School (370 students). See the Marmaduke School District district page for the complete list.