- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mulberry, AR
Mulberry High School
Federal NCES profile for Mulberry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051029000753
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulberry High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 130
- students enrolled
Mulberry High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mulberry School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051029000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mulberry High School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 051029000753 · Mulberry, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 8.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Primary School (185 students)
Mulberry High School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mulberry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Primary
Marvin Primary School
185 students
- This school
Mulberry High School
130 students
- Pleasant View
Pleasant View Junior High
127 students
What this shows Mulberry High School reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulberry High School compares
Mulberry 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$14,898
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Mulberry High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mulberry School District reports $14,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mulberry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulberry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mulberry High School
How many students attend Mulberry High School?
Mulberry High School has 130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mulberry, AR. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulberry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulberry High School is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 45% 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 Mulberry High School?
100.0% of students at Mulberry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulberry High School?
The largest demographic group at Mulberry High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Mulberry, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulberry High School?
Mulberry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Mulberry School District?
Besides Mulberry High School, Mulberry School District also operates Marvin Primary School (185 students) and Pleasant View Junior High (127 students). See the Mulberry School District district page for the complete list.