- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scott, AR
Scott Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Scott Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050005901619Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Charter School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 207
- students enrolled
Scott Charter School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Academics Plus Charter School · Arkansas
NCES ID 050005901619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Scott Charter School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 050005901619 · Scott, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
207 enr · 11.5:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Maumelle Charter Middle School (664 students)
Scott Charter School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Scott Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maumelle Chart
Maumelle Charter Middle School
664 students
- Maumelle Chart
Maumelle Charter Elementary School
614 students
- Maumelle Chart
Maumelle Charter High School
508 students
- This school 207
Scott Charter School
207 students
What this shows Scott Charter School reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Charter School compares
Scott Charter School is a shrinking 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$10,462
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Scott Charter School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Academics Plus Charter School reports $10,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maumelle Charter Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle Charter Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle Charter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Charter School
How many students attend Scott Charter School?
Scott Charter School has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scott, AR. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Charter School is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 Scott Charter School?
55.6% of students at Scott Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Scott Charter School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Scott, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Charter School?
Scott Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Academics Plus Charter School?
Besides Scott Charter School, Academics Plus Charter School also operates Maumelle Charter Middle School (664 students), Maumelle Charter Elementary School (614 students), and Maumelle Charter High School (508 students). See the Academics Plus Charter School district page for the complete list.