Enrollment
401
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waldron, AR
Waldron High School
Federal NCES profile for Waldron High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051368001122
👥 S:T ratio 65
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldron High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waldron · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldron High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldron High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waldron, AR.
School address
District: Waldron School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051368001122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waldron High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waldron High School
Waldron High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Waldron, Arkansas, enrolling 401 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.6% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Waldron School District also operates Waldron Elementary School (648 students) and Waldron Middle School (409 students) alongside Waldron 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 Waldron High School compares
Waldron 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.9%
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
$11,617
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 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
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Waldron High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waldron School District, which includes Waldron High School.
$11,617
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 24.8%
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 Waldron High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldron Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldron Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adventure Online Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldron High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Waldron High School
How many students attend Waldron High School?
Waldron High School has 401 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waldron, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron High School is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 45% 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 Waldron High School?
50.6% of students at Waldron High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldron High School?
The largest demographic group at Waldron High School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Waldron, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldron High School?
Waldron High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Waldron High School rank among public schools in Waldron?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldron High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waldron, 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 Waldron on the city page.
Is Waldron High School a good school?
Waldron High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of 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 Waldron School District?
Besides Waldron High School, Waldron School District also operates Waldron Elementary School (648 students), Waldron Middle School (409 students), and Adventure Online Academy (35 students). See the Waldron School District district page for the complete list.
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