- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valley Springs, AR
Valley Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051335001093
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Springs High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Valley Springs · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Springs High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Springs High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valley Springs, AR.
School address
District: Valley Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051335001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Valley Springs High School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 051335001093 · Valley Springs, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 3:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Springs Elem. School (315 students)
Valley Springs High School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Valley Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Springs
Valley Springs Elem. School
315 students
- Valley Springs
Valley Springs Middle School
253 students
- This school
Valley Springs High School
219 students
What this shows Valley Springs High School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Springs High School compares
Valley Springs 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 78% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 54% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$11,271
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Valley Springs High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Springs School District reports $11,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Springs Elem. School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Springs High School
How many students attend Valley Springs High School?
Valley Springs High School has 219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valley Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs High School is 3:1, which is 78% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 81% 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 Valley Springs High School?
27.0% of students at Valley Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Springs High School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Valley Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Springs High School?
Valley Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Valley Springs High School rank among public schools in Valley Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Springs High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valley Springs, 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 Valley Springs School District?
Besides Valley Springs High School, Valley Springs School District also operates Valley Springs Elem. School (315 students) and Valley Springs Middle School (253 students). See the Valley Springs School District district page for the complete list.