Enrollment
1,976
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Springdale School of Innovations
Federal NCES profile for Springdale School of Innovations, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001633Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springdale School of Innovations earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Springdale School of Innovations has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale School of Innovations ranks #2 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
175.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springdale School of Innovations compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springdale School of Innovations
Springdale School of Innovations is a large charter combined-grade school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling 1,976 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,976 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (43%) (diversity index 59/100).
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students) and Springdale High School (2,207 students) alongside Springdale School of Innovations.
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 School of Innovations compares
Springdale School of Innovations on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,976 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,976
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
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 48.0%
White 42.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Springdale School of Innovations is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springdale School District, which includes Springdale School of Innovations.
$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 School of Innovations Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hellstern Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springdale School of Innovations'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
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 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 (~1,976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Springdale School of Innovations
How many students attend Springdale School of Innovations?
Springdale School of Innovations has 1,976 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale School of Innovations?
The student-teacher ratio at Springdale School of Innovations is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 School of Innovations?
40.7% of students at Springdale School of Innovations are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springdale School of Innovations?
The largest demographic group at Springdale School of Innovations is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springdale School of Innovations?
Springdale School of Innovations has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springdale School of Innovations rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale School of Innovations ranks #2 of 22 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 schools in Springdale on the city page.
Is Springdale School of Innovations a good school?
Springdale School of Innovations earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. 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 School of Innovations, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Hunt Elementary School (890 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.
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