- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Parkers Chapel High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.4 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 051122000841 · El Dorado, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 6.2:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkers Chapel Elem. School (491 students)
Parkers Chapel High School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.4 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Parkers Chapel High School compares
Parkers Chapel 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,405
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
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.
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
District finance for Parkers Chapel School Dist. reports $10,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~356 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.