- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mountainburg, AR
Mountainburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Mountainburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051026000751
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountainburg High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mountainburg · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountainburg High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainburg High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mountainburg, AR.
School address
District: Mountainburg School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051026000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mountainburg High School shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 051026000751 · Mountainburg, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountainburg Elementary School (338 students)
Mountainburg High School shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 61.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mountainburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountainburg E
Mountainburg Elementary School
338 students
- This school
Mountainburg High School
185 students
- Mountainburg M 132
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
132 students
What this shows Mountainburg High School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountainburg High School compares
Mountainburg 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 78% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,486
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 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Mountainburg High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountainburg School District reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountainburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountainburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mountainburg High School
How many students attend Mountainburg High School?
Mountainburg High School has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mountainburg, AR. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainburg High School is 3:1, which is 78% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 81% 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 Mountainburg High School?
100.0% of students at Mountainburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountainburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Mountainburg High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Mountainburg, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountainburg High School?
Mountainburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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).
How does Mountainburg High School rank among public schools in Mountainburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainburg High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mountainburg, 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 Mountainburg School District?
Besides Mountainburg High School, Mountainburg School District also operates Mountainburg Elementary School (338 students) and Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy (132 students). See the Mountainburg School District district page for the complete list.