- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melbourne, AR
Melbourne High School
Federal NCES profile for Melbourne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050972000711
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melbourne High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 381
- students enrolled
Melbourne High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Melbourne School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050972000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Melbourne High School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 050972000711 · Melbourne, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 6.6:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Melbourne Elementary School (458 students)
Melbourne High School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Melbourne High School compares
Melbourne 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 51% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 9% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,078
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Melbourne High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Melbourne School District reports $12,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melbourne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melbourne 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melbourne High School
How many students attend Melbourne High School?
Melbourne High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melbourne, AR. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melbourne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melbourne High School is 6.6:1, which is 51% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 58% 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 Melbourne High School?
29.2% of students at Melbourne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melbourne High School?
The largest demographic group at Melbourne High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Melbourne, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melbourne High School?
Melbourne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Melbourne School District?
Besides Melbourne High School, Melbourne School District also operates Melbourne Elementary School (458 students). See the Melbourne School District district page for the complete list.