Enrollment
2,207
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springdale, AR
Springdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Springdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051266001025
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springdale High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Springdale High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
182.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springdale High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springdale High School
Springdale High School is a higher-need, large high school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling 2,207 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,207 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 939 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,207 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students) and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students) alongside Springdale High School.
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 Springdale High School compares
Springdale 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,207 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,207
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$11,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
695
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 20.5%
White 14.2%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Springdale High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springdale School District, which includes Springdale High School.
$11,376
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 Springdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hellstern Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~2,207 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Springdale High School
How many students attend Springdale High School?
Springdale High School has 2,207 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springdale, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springdale High School is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Springdale High School?
63.2% of students at Springdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Springdale High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Springdale, 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 Springdale High School?
Springdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Springdale High School rank among high schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Springdale, 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 Springdale on the city page.
Is Springdale High School a good school?
Springdale High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest 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 Springdale School District?
Besides Springdale High School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students), and Hunt Elementary School (890 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.
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