Enrollment
515
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trumann, AR
Trumann High School
Federal NCES profile for Trumann High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004701079
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trumann High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Trumann · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Trumann High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trumann High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trumann, AR.
School address
District: Trumann School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004701079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trumann High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trumann High School
Trumann High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Trumann, Arkansas, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 515 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 515 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Trumann School District also operates Cedar Park Elementary School (477 students) and Trumann Intermediate School7-8 (418 students) alongside Trumann 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 Trumann High School compares
Trumann 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 61% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,036
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 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
White 70.7%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Trumann High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trumann School District, which includes Trumann High School.
$12,036
Per student
-2%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 53.1%
Federal 26.4%
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 Trumann High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trumann Intermediate School7-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trumann Prek and Parent Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trumann High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~515 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Trumann High School
How many students attend Trumann High School?
Trumann High School has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trumann, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trumann High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trumann High School is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trumann High School?
100.0% of students at Trumann High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trumann High School?
The largest demographic group at Trumann High School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Trumann, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trumann High School?
Trumann High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Trumann High School rank among public schools in Trumann?
By Resource Investment Index, Trumann High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trumann, 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 Trumann on the city page.
Is Trumann High School a good school?
Trumann High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Trumann School District?
Besides Trumann High School, Trumann School District also operates Cedar Park Elementary School (477 students), Trumann Intermediate School7-8 (418 students), and Trumann Prek and Parent Center (97 students). See the Trumann School District district page for the complete list.
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