Enrollment
141
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 050004101315
Western Yell Co. High School — Havana, AR
Federal NCES profile for Western Yell Co. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 86
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Western Yell Co. School Dist. · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Yell Co. High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Western Yell Co. High School reports 141 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 74% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 78% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the Arkansas average and 36% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 141 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Western Yell Co. School Dist. spends $15,414 per pupil district-wide, above the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.0% from local sources (property taxes), 47.6% from the state, and 29.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Western Yell Co. High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.5:1 | ▼ 74% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
3.5:1
students per teacher
— 74% below state mean
Top 1% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,414
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arkansas avg of $14,269
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.
Overview
Enrollment 141 Top 7% in Arkansas — larger than 93% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 3.5:1 -74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.4% +19% vs state
NCES ID 050004101315
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 141:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.8%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Yell Co. School Dist., which includes Western Yell Co. High School.
$15,414
Per student
+8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 47.6%
Federal 29.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in HAVANA, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Yell Co. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Yell Co. High School is 3.5:1, which is 74% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 78% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.