- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pocahontas, AR
Pocahontas High School
Federal NCES profile for Pocahontas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051161000884
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocahontas High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pocahontas · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocahontas High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pocahontas, AR.
School address
District: Pocahontas School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051161000884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Pocahontas High School shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 87.2 → 88.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 051161000884 · Pocahontas, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 4.7:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma Spikes Elementary School (703 students)
Pocahontas High School shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 87.2 → 88.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pocahontas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alma Spikes El
Alma Spikes Elementary School
703 students
- Pocahontas Jun
Pocahontas Junior High School
456 students
- This school
Pocahontas High School
410 students
- M.D. Williams
M.D. Williams Intermediate School
402 students
What this shows Pocahontas High School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocahontas High School compares
Pocahontas High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 65% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 4% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$10,423
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 16.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Pocahontas High School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocahontas School District reports $10,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pocahontas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Spikes Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M.D. Williams Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocahontas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas High School
How many students attend Pocahontas High School?
Pocahontas High School has 410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pocahontas, AR. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas High School is 4.7:1, which is 65% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 70% 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 Pocahontas High School?
35.0% of students at Pocahontas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocahontas High School?
The largest demographic group at Pocahontas High School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Pocahontas, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocahontas High School?
Pocahontas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Pocahontas High School rank among public schools in Pocahontas?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pocahontas, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pocahontas School District?
Besides Pocahontas High School, Pocahontas School District also operates Alma Spikes Elementary School (703 students), Pocahontas Junior High School (456 students), and M.D. Williams Intermediate School (402 students). See the Pocahontas School District district page for the complete list.