- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Prairie Grove, AR
Prairie Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051176000895Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Grove High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Prairie Grove · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Grove High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Grove High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prairie Grove, AR.
School address
District: Prairie Grove School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051176000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Prairie Grove High School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 82.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 051176000895 · Prairie Grove, AR High · MID · CHARTER
620 enr · 8.2:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Grove Elem. School (763 students)
Prairie Grove High School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 82.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Prairie Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Grove
Prairie Grove Elem. School
763 students
- This school
Prairie Grove High School
620 students
- Prairie Grove
Prairie Grove Middle School
550 students
- Prairie Grove
Prairie Grove Junior High School
326 students
What this shows Prairie Grove High School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Grove High School compares
Prairie Grove 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 15% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,989
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Prairie Grove High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prairie Grove School District reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Grove Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Grove Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Grove High School
How many students attend Prairie Grove High School?
Prairie Grove High School has 620 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prairie Grove, AR. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove High School is 8.2:1, which is 40% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 48% 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 Prairie Grove High School?
19.5% of students at Prairie Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Grove High School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Prairie Grove, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Grove High School?
Prairie Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Prairie Grove High School rank among public schools in Prairie Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Grove High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prairie Grove, 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 Prairie Grove School District?
Besides Prairie Grove High School, Prairie Grove School District also operates Prairie Grove Elem. School (763 students), Prairie Grove Middle School (550 students), and Prairie Grove Junior High School (326 students). See the Prairie Grove School District district page for the complete list.