- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pine Bluff, AR
Watson Chapel High School
Federal NCES profile for Watson Chapel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051393001140
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watson Chapel High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Watson Chapel High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watson Chapel High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Watson Chapel School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051393001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+142 students YoY
Watson Chapel High School grew from 497 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+28.6%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+142 students YoY 051393001140 · Pine Bluff, AR High · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Coleman Elementary School (426 students)
Watson Chapel High School grew from 497 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+28.6%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Watson Chapel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Watson Chapel High School
593 students
- Coleman Elemen
Coleman Elementary School
426 students
- Watson Chapel
Watson Chapel Jr. High School
334 students
- L. L. Owen Ele
L. L. Owen Elementary School
238 students
- Edgewood Eleme 199
Edgewood Elementary School
199 students
What this shows Watson Chapel High School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watson Chapel High School compares
Watson Chapel 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 49% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.5%
White 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Watson Chapel High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watson Chapel School District reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watson Chapel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watson Chapel Jr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. L. Owen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watson Chapel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watson Chapel High School
How many students attend Watson Chapel High School?
Watson Chapel High School has 593 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), up 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson Chapel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watson Chapel High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watson Chapel High School?
100.0% of students at Watson Chapel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watson Chapel High School?
The largest demographic group at Watson Chapel High School is African American at 89.5% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watson Chapel High School?
Watson Chapel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Watson Chapel High School rank among high schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Watson Chapel High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pine Bluff, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Watson Chapel School District?
Besides Watson Chapel High School, Watson Chapel School District also operates Coleman Elementary School (426 students), Watson Chapel Jr. High School (334 students), and L. L. Owen Elementary School (238 students). See the Watson Chapel School District district page for the complete list.