Enrollment
243
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Heights Community School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Heights Community School
North Heights Community School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Texarkana, Arkansas, enrolling 243 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas High School (1,092 students) and Arkansas Middle School (842 students) alongside North Heights Community School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Heights Community School compares
North Heights Community School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texarkana School District, which includes North Heights Community School.
$13,423
Per student
+10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 42.0%
Federal 25.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~243 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Heights Community School a good school?
North Heights Community School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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