- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Havana, AR
Western Yell Co. High School
Federal NCES profile for Western Yell Co. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004101315
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Yell Co. High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Arkansas schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
Western Yell Co. High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Western Yell Co. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004101315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Western Yell Co. High School grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 050004101315 · Havana, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 3.4:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Yell Co. Elem. School (157 students)
Western Yell Co. High School grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Western Yell Co. High School compares
Western Yell Co. 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 | 3.4:1 | ▼ 75% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
3.4:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 2% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$15,966
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Western Yell Co. High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Yell Co. School Dist. reports $15,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Yell Co. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Yell Co. Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Yell Co. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western Yell Co. High School
How many students attend Western Yell Co. High School?
Western Yell Co. High School has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Havana, AR. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Yell Co. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Yell Co. High School is 3.4:1, which is 75% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 78% 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 Western Yell Co. High School?
70.4% of students at Western Yell Co. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Yell Co. High School?
The largest demographic group at Western Yell Co. High School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Havana, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Yell Co. High School?
Western Yell Co. 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).
What other schools are in Western Yell Co. School Dist.?
Besides Western Yell Co. High School, Western Yell Co. School Dist. also operates Western Yell Co. Elem. School (157 students). See the Western Yell Co. School Dist. district page for the complete list.