- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain Home, AR
Mountain Home Kindergarten
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Home Kindergarten, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004301236
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Home Kindergarten earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Home Kindergarten has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Home Kindergarten ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, AR.
School address
District: Mountain Home School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004301236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Mountain Home Kindergarten shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 050004301236 · Mountain Home, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 18.8:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students)
Mountain Home Kindergarten shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mountain Home Kindergarten in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mtn Home High
Mtn Home High Career Academics
1,523 students
- Hackler Interm
Hackler Intermediate School
837 students
- Nelson Wilks H 559
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
559 students
- Pinkston Middl 546
Pinkston Middle School
546 students
- This school 300
Mountain Home Kindergarten
300 students
- Guy Berry Coll 52
Guy Berry College and Career Academy
52 students
What this shows Mountain Home Kindergarten reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Home Kindergarten compares
Mountain Home Kindergarten 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,093
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Mountain Home Kindergarten is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Mountain Home School District reports $12,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Home Kindergarten Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn Home High Career Academics | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hackler Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinkston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guy Berry College and Career Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Home Kindergarten's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Home Kindergarten
How many students attend Mountain Home Kindergarten?
Mountain Home Kindergarten has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain Home, AR. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Kindergarten?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Kindergarten is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Home Kindergarten?
41.5% of students at Mountain Home Kindergarten are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Home Kindergarten?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Home Kindergarten is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Home Kindergarten?
Mountain Home Kindergarten has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mountain Home Kindergarten rank among schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Home Kindergarten ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mountain Home on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain Home School District?
Besides Mountain Home Kindergarten, Mountain Home School District also operates Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students), Hackler Intermediate School (837 students), and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary (559 students). See the Mountain Home School District district page for the complete list.