- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ozark, AR
Ozark High School
Federal NCES profile for Ozark High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051101000830
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ozark High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ozark High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ozark, AR.
School address
District: Ozark School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051101000830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ozark High School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 051101000830 · Ozark, AR Other · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 10:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin B Milton Primary School (527 students)
Ozark High School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Ozark High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ozark High School
629 students
- Elgin B Milton
Elgin B Milton Primary School
527 students
- Ozark Middle S
Ozark Middle School
266 students
- Ozark Upper El 251
Ozark Upper Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Ozark High School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ozark High School compares
Ozark High 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 21% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$11,777
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Ozark High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark School District reports $11,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ozark High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin B Milton Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ozark Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ozark Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ozark High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Ozark
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ozark High School
How many students attend Ozark High School?
Ozark High School has 629 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ozark, AR. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ozark High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ozark High School is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 36% 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 Ozark High School?
35.9% of students at Ozark High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ozark High School?
The largest demographic group at Ozark High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Ozark, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ozark High School?
Ozark High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Ozark High School rank among public schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ozark, 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 Ozark School District?
Besides Ozark High School, Ozark School District also operates Elgin B Milton Primary School (527 students), Ozark Middle School (266 students), and Ozark Upper Elementary School (251 students). See the Ozark School District district page for the complete list.