Enrollment
348
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mayflower, AR
Mayflower High School
Federal NCES profile for Mayflower High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050954000698
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayflower High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mayflower · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayflower High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayflower High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mayflower, AR.
School address
District: Mayflower School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050954000698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayflower High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayflower High School
Mayflower High School is a mid-sized high school in Mayflower, Arkansas, enrolling 348 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 181 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 348 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mayflower School District also operates Mayflower Elementary School (363 students) and Mayflower Middle School (304 students) alongside Mayflower High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mayflower High School compares
Mayflower High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Mayflower High School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mayflower School District, which includes Mayflower High School.
$10,905
Per student
-11%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 50.6%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mayflower High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayflower Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayflower High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mayflower High School
How many students attend Mayflower High School?
Mayflower High School has 348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mayflower, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayflower High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayflower High School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Mayflower High School?
40.6% of students at Mayflower High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayflower High School?
The largest demographic group at Mayflower High School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Mayflower, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayflower High School?
Mayflower High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mayflower High School rank among public schools in Mayflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayflower High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mayflower, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mayflower on the city page.
Is Mayflower High School a good school?
Mayflower High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mayflower School District?
Besides Mayflower High School, Mayflower School District also operates Mayflower Elementary School (363 students) and Mayflower Middle School (304 students). See the Mayflower School District district page for the complete list.
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