- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Batesville, AR
Southside Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Southside Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051254001012Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Charter High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Charter High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Charter High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR.
School address
District: Southside School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051254001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Southside Charter High School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 051254001012 · Batesville, AR High · SMALL · CHARTER
464 enr · 7.3:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside Elementary School (852 students)
Southside Charter High School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Southside Charter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
852 students
- This school
Southside Charter High School
464 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle School
450 students
- Southside Juni
Southside Junior High School
427 students
What this shows Southside Charter High School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Charter High School compares
Southside Charter 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 11% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,049
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Southside Charter High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southside School District reports $10,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside Charter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Charter High School
How many students attend Southside Charter High School?
Southside Charter High School has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Batesville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Charter High School is 7.3:1, which is 46% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 54% 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 Southside Charter High School?
36.1% of students at Southside Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Southside Charter High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Batesville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Charter High School?
Southside Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Southside Charter High School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Charter High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Batesville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Southside School District?
Besides Southside Charter High School, Southside School District also operates Southside Elementary School (852 students), Southside Middle School (450 students), and Southside Junior High School (427 students). See the Southside School District district page for the complete list.