Enrollment
499
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stuttgart, AR
Stuttgart High School
Federal NCES profile for Stuttgart High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051296001055
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuttgart High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Stuttgart · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuttgart High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuttgart High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, AR.
School address
District: Stuttgart School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051296001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stuttgart High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stuttgart High School
Stuttgart High School is a mid-sized high school in Stuttgart, Arkansas, enrolling 499 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 499 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Stuttgart School District also operates Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students) and Stuttgart Junior High School (234 students) alongside Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart High School compares
Stuttgart 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.6:1
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
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,676
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 44.3%
White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Stuttgart High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stuttgart School District, which includes Stuttgart High School.
$10,676
Per student
-13%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 37.1%
Federal 23.5%
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 Stuttgart High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuttgart Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meekins Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuttgart High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stuttgart High School
How many students attend Stuttgart High School?
Stuttgart High School has 499 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stuttgart, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuttgart High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuttgart High School is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 26% 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 Stuttgart High School?
35.5% of students at Stuttgart High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuttgart High School?
The largest demographic group at Stuttgart High School is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Stuttgart, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuttgart High School?
Stuttgart High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Stuttgart High School rank among public schools in Stuttgart?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuttgart High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, 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 Stuttgart on the city page.
Is Stuttgart High School a good school?
Stuttgart High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 Stuttgart School District?
Besides Stuttgart High School, Stuttgart School District also operates Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students), Stuttgart Junior High School (234 students), and Meekins Middle School (210 students). See the Stuttgart School District district page for the complete list.
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