- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perryville, AR
Perryville High School
Federal NCES profile for Perryville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051134000850
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryville High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 427
- students enrolled
Perryville High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Perryville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051134000850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Perryville High School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 051134000850 · Perryville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 7.6:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Perryville Elementary School (464 students)
Perryville High School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Perryville High School compares
Perryville 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 44% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 12% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$12,122
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Perryville High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perryville School District reports $12,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perryville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryville 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perryville High School
How many students attend Perryville High School?
Perryville High School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perryville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville High School is 7.6:1, which is 44% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 52% 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 Perryville High School?
40.3% of students at Perryville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryville High School?
The largest demographic group at Perryville High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Perryville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryville High School?
Perryville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Perryville School District?
Besides Perryville High School, Perryville School District also operates Perryville Elementary School (464 students). See the Perryville School District district page for the complete list.