- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051266001025
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Springdale High School held near 2,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 182.6 → 180.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 051266001025 · Springdale, AR High · LARGE · TRAD
2,207 enr · 12.1:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Springdale High School held near 2,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 182.6 → 180.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Springdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- This school
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- Hellstern Midd 849
Hellstern Middle School
849 students
What this shows Springdale High School reports 2,207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springdale High School compares
Springdale 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,146
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
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.
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
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,207 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,158 (2022-23) → 2,195 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.