Enrollment
264
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051401001144
👥 S:T ratio 88
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Fork · Resource Index
- 49
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fork High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Fork High School
West Fork High School is a mid-sized high school in West Fork, Arkansas, enrolling 264 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.1:1, West Fork High School is leaner than roughly 99% of Arkansas schools and 77% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.8% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 56 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 264 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Fork School District also operates West Fork Elementary School (249 students) and West Fork Middle School (223 students) alongside West Fork 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 West Fork High School compares
West Fork 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,485
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fork School District, which includes West Fork High School.
$10,485
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.0%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.1:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher 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 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. See all public schools in West Fork on the city page.
Is West Fork High School a good school?
West Fork High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 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.
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