- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 73:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Smith, AR
Premier High School of Fort Smith
Federal NCES profile for Premier High School of Fort Smith, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050040805144Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier High School of Fort Smith earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier High School of Fort Smith has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School of Fort Smith ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
NCES ID 050040805144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Premier High School of Fort Smith grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (+55.6%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 050040805144 · Fort Smith, AR High · SMALL · CHARTER
99 enr · 9:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier High School Online (292 students)
Premier High School of Fort Smith grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (+55.6%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Premier High School of Fort Smith in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Premier High S
Premier High School Online
292 students
- This school 99
Premier High School of Fort Smith
99 students
- Premier High S 78
Premier High School of Little Rock
78 students
- Premier High S 67
Premier High School of Texarkana
67 students
What this shows Premier High School of Fort Smith reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier High School of Fort Smith compares
Premier High School of Fort Smith is a growing 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 18% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,381
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Premier High School of Fort Smith is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
District finance for Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock reports $14,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Premier High School of Fort Smith Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier High School Online | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier High School of Little Rock | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier High School of Texarkana | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier High School of Fort Smith's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Premier High School of Fort Smith
How many students attend Premier High School of Fort Smith?
Premier High School of Fort Smith has 99 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier High School of Fort Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier High School of Fort Smith is 9:1, which is 34% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Premier High School of Fort Smith?
36.5% of students at Premier High School of Fort Smith are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier High School of Fort Smith?
The largest demographic group at Premier High School of Fort Smith is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier High School of Fort Smith?
Premier High School of Fort Smith has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Premier High School of Fort Smith rank among high schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School of Fort Smith ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Fort Smith, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fort Smith on the city page.
What other schools are in Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock?
Besides Premier High School of Fort Smith, Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock also operates Premier High School Online (292 students), Premier High School of Little Rock (78 students), and Premier High School of Texarkana (67 students). See the Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock district page for the complete list.