- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pea Ridge, AR
Pea Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Pea Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050303000072
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pea Ridge High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pea Ridge · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pea Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pea Ridge, AR.
School address
District: Pea Ridge School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050303000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Pea Ridge High School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 050303000072 · Pea Ridge, AR High · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 16.6:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pea Ridge Junior High School (643 students)
Pea Ridge High School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pea Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pea Ridge Juni
Pea Ridge Junior High School
643 students
- This school
Pea Ridge High School
597 students
- Pea Ridge Prim
Pea Ridge Primary School
587 students
- Pea Ridge Midd
Pea Ridge Middle School
444 students
- Pea Ridge Inte
Pea Ridge Intermediate School
399 students
What this shows Pea Ridge High School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pea Ridge High School compares
Pea Ridge 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 72% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$10,296
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Pea Ridge High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pea Ridge School District reports $10,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pea Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pea Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pea Ridge High School
How many students attend Pea Ridge High School?
Pea Ridge High School has 597 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pea Ridge, AR. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge High School is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pea Ridge High School?
16.3% of students at Pea Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pea Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Pea Ridge High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Pea Ridge, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pea Ridge High School?
Pea Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Pea Ridge High School rank among public schools in Pea Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pea Ridge, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pea Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Pea Ridge School District?
Besides Pea Ridge High School, Pea Ridge School District also operates Pea Ridge Junior High School (643 students), Pea Ridge Primary School (587 students), and Pea Ridge Middle School (444 students). See the Pea Ridge School District district page for the complete list.