- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, AR
Omaha High School
Federal NCES profile for Omaha High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051092000821
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Omaha High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 171
- students enrolled
Omaha High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Omaha School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051092000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Omaha High School grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 85.6 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 051092000821 · Omaha, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 2:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Omaha Elementary School (247 students)
Omaha High School grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 85.6 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Omaha High School compares
Omaha High School is a growing 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 | 2:1 | ▼ 85% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
2:1
students per teacher
- 85% below state mean
Top 1% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$14,208
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
37
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Omaha High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha School District reports $14,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Omaha High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Omaha High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Omaha High School
How many students attend Omaha High School?
Omaha High School has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, AR. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Omaha High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Omaha High School is 2:1, which is 85% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 87% 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 Omaha High School?
50.6% of students at Omaha High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Omaha High School?
The largest demographic group at Omaha High School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Omaha High School?
Omaha High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Omaha School District?
Besides Omaha High School, Omaha School District also operates Omaha Elementary School (247 students). See the Omaha School District district page for the complete list.