Enrollment
67
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Texarkana, AR
Premier High School of Texarkana
Federal NCES profile for Premier High School of Texarkana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050040805145Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier High School of Texarkana earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier High School of Texarkana has class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School of Texarkana ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
NCES ID 050040805145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+24% 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
What stands out at Premier High School of Texarkana
Premier High School of Texarkana is a small charter high school in Texarkana, Arkansas, enrolling 67 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Arkansas schools, with 67 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
Its district draws 28.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock also operates Premier High School Online (292 students) and Premier High School of Fort Smith (99 students) alongside Premier High School of Texarkana.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Premier High School of Texarkana compares
Premier High School of Texarkana on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 79% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Premier High School of Texarkana is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock, which includes Premier High School of Texarkana.
$14,472
Per student
+18%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Premier High School of Texarkana 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 Fort Smith | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier High School of Little Rock | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier High School of Texarkana's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 73:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier High School of Texarkana?
Premier High School of Texarkana has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Texarkana rank among high schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School of Texarkana ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Texarkana, 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 Texarkana on the city page.
Is Premier High School of Texarkana a good school?
Premier High School of Texarkana earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock?
Besides Premier High School of Texarkana, Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock also operates Premier High School Online (292 students), Premier High School of Fort Smith (99 students), and Premier High School of Little Rock (78 students). See the Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock district page for the complete list.
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