Enrollment
356
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Dorado, AR
Parkers Chapel High School
Federal NCES profile for Parkers Chapel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051122000841
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkers Chapel High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkers Chapel High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkers Chapel High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in El Dorado, AR.
School address
District: Parkers Chapel School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051122000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkers Chapel High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkers Chapel High School
Parkers Chapel High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in El Dorado, Arkansas, enrolling 356 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.2:1, Parkers Chapel High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Arkansas schools and 54% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Arkansas average.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Parkers Chapel School Dist., also runs Parkers Chapel Elem. School (491 students).
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 Parkers Chapel High School compares
Parkers Chapel High 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 54% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 60% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 8% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 78.9%
African American 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Parkers Chapel High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkers Chapel School Dist., which includes Parkers Chapel High School.
$10,176
Per student
-17%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 49.2%
Federal 16.8%
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 Parkers Chapel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkers Chapel Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkers Chapel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other 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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parkers Chapel High School
How many students attend Parkers Chapel High School?
Parkers Chapel High School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Dorado, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkers Chapel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkers Chapel High School is 6.2:1, which is 54% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 61% 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 Parkers Chapel High School?
23.4% of students at Parkers Chapel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkers Chapel High School?
The largest demographic group at Parkers Chapel High School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in El Dorado, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkers Chapel High School?
Parkers Chapel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkers Chapel High School rank among schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkers Chapel High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in El Dorado, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Dorado on the city page.
Is Parkers Chapel High School a good school?
Parkers Chapel High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Parkers Chapel School Dist.?
Besides Parkers Chapel High School, Parkers Chapel School Dist. also operates Parkers Chapel Elem. School (491 students). See the Parkers Chapel School Dist. district page for the complete list.
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