- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texarkana, AR
North Heights Community School
Federal NCES profile for North Heights Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051311001733
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Heights Community School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Heights Community School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Heights Community School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Texarkana School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051311001733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
North Heights Community School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 051311001733 · Texarkana, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 17.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas High School (1,092 students)
North Heights Community School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
North Heights Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas High
Arkansas High School
1,092 students
- Arkansas Middl
Arkansas Middle School
842 students
- Edward D. Tric
Edward D. Trice Elem. School
473 students
- College Hill H 391
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
391 students
- Vera Kilpatric 373
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
373 students
- This school 243
North Heights Community School
243 students
What this shows North Heights Community School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Heights Community School compares
North Heights Community School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,529
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 30.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, North Heights Community School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texarkana School District reports $15,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Heights Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arkansas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward D. Trice Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Heights Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Heights Community School
How many students attend North Heights Community School?
North Heights Community School has 243 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texarkana, AR. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Heights Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Heights Community School is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Heights Community School?
100.0% of students at North Heights Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Heights Community School?
The largest demographic group at North Heights Community School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Heights Community School?
North Heights Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 North Heights Community School rank among elementary schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, North Heights Community School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana School District?
Besides North Heights Community School, Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas High School (1,092 students), Arkansas Middle School (842 students), and Edward D. Trice Elem. School (473 students). See the Texarkana School District district page for the complete list.