- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Fork, AR
West Fork High School
Federal NCES profile for West Fork High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051401001144
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fork High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Fork · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fork High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fork High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Fork, AR.
School address
District: West Fork School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051401001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
West Fork High School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 85.7 → 88.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 051401001144 · West Fork, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 3.1:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fork Elementary School (249 students)
West Fork High School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 85.7 → 88.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
West Fork High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Fork High School
264 students
- West Fork Elem
West Fork Elementary School
249 students
- West Fork Midd
West Fork Middle School
223 students
What this shows West Fork High School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fork High School compares
West Fork High School is a shrinking 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 | 3.1:1 | ▼ 77% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 53% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 77% 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
31.1%
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
$11,904
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, West Fork High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Fork School District reports $11,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Fork High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fork Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fork High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Fork High School
How many students attend West Fork High School?
West Fork High School has 264 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Fork, AR. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fork High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fork High School is 3.1:1, which is 77% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 80% 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 West Fork High School?
27.8% of students at West Fork High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fork High School?
The largest demographic group at West Fork High School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in West Fork, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fork High School?
West Fork High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 West Fork High School rank among public schools in West Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fork High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Fork, 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 West Fork School District?
Besides West Fork High School, West Fork School District also operates West Fork Elementary School (249 students) and West Fork Middle School (223 students). See the West Fork School District district page for the complete list.