- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Stuttgart High School grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 051296001055 · Stuttgart, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 11.6:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students)
Stuttgart High School grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Stuttgart High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Avenue El
Park Avenue Elementary School
641 students
- This school
Stuttgart High School
499 students
- Stuttgart Juni 234
Stuttgart Junior High School
234 students
- Meekins Middle 210
Meekins Middle School
210 students
What this shows Stuttgart High School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuttgart High School compares
Stuttgart High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,556
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
Counselors1.3 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.
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
District finance for Stuttgart School District reports $11,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~499 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), up 30.
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 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 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.
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.