Enrollment
411
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 050789000512
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School — Hot Springs, AR
Federal NCES profile for Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hot Springs School District · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School reports 411 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% above the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Arkansas average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 103 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hot Springs School District spends $15,918 per pupil district-wide, above the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.3% from local sources (property taxes), 27.5% from the state, and 28.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 39% above state mean
Top 92% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,918
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 103 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 411 Top 53% in Arkansas — larger than 47% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +69% vs state
NCES ID 050789000512
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 103:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.3%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hot Springs School District, which includes Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School.
$15,918
Per student
+12%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 27.5%
Federal 28.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Hot Springs
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Standard public school
803 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
647 students 15:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Primary School
Standard public school
583 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Standard public school
504 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Fountain Lake Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Standard public school
452 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School
How many students attend Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School has 411 students enrolled. It is a other school in HOT SPRINGS, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School is 18.9:1, which is 39% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
100.0% of students at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
The largest demographic group at Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School is White at 41.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOT SPRINGS, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School?
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.