- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rison, AR
Rison High School
Federal NCES profile for Rison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050006700951
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rison High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rison · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rison High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rison High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rison, AR.
School address
District: Cleveland County School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006700951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Rison High School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 050006700951 · Rison, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 9.2:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Rison Elementary School (427 students)
Rison High School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Rison High School compares
Rison 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 19% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$12,406
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
African American 23.6%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Rison High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland County School Dist. reports $12,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rison Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rison High School
How many students attend Rison High School?
Rison High School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rison High School is 9.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 41% 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 Rison High School?
39.5% of students at Rison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rison High School?
The largest demographic group at Rison High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Rison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rison High School?
Rison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Rison High School rank among schools in Rison?
By Resource Investment Index, Rison High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rison, 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 Cleveland County School Dist.?
Besides Rison High School, Cleveland County School Dist. also operates Rison Elementary School (427 students). See the Cleveland County School Dist. district page for the complete list.