Enrollment
314
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rison High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rison High School
Rison High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rison, Arkansas, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 35.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 101 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 314 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Cleveland County School Dist., also runs Rison Elementary School (427 students).
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 Rison High School compares
Rison High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland County School Dist., which includes Rison High School.
$12,659
Per student
+3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 41.4%
Federal 35.6%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~314 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Rison on the city page.
Is Rison High School a good school?
Rison High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arkansas schools. 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 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.
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