Enrollment
67
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 050040805145 Charter school
Premier High School of Texarkana — Texarkana, AR
Federal NCES profile for Premier High School of Texarkana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Premier High School of Texarkana compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Premier High School of Texarkana reports 67 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% below the Arkansas average and 32% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock spends $15,336 per pupil district-wide, above the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.5% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 28.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Premier High School of Texarkana compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
35.1%
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
9.3:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 18% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 67 Top 2% in Arkansas — larger than 98% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 9.3:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.1% -41% vs state
NCES ID 050040805145
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 46.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock, which includes Premier High School of Texarkana.
$15,336
Per student
+7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 50.2%
Federal 28.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Premier High School of Texarkana
How many students attend Premier High School of Texarkana?
Premier High School of Texarkana has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in TEXARKANA, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier High School of Texarkana?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier High School of Texarkana is 9.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier High School of Texarkana?
35.1% of students at Premier High School of Texarkana 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 Texarkana?
The largest demographic group at Premier High School of Texarkana is African American at 46.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in TEXARKANA, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier High School of Texarkana?
Premier High School of Texarkana has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.