- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Wilbur D. Mills High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilbur D. Mills 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 051185000945
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilbur D. Mills High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 10
- high schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilbur D. Mills High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur D. Mills High School ranks #5 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185000945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Wilbur D. Mills High School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 051185000945 · Little Rock, AR High · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 10.2:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Wilbur D. Mills High School held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Wilbur D. Mills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- Joe T. Robinso
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- Sylvan Hills M
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- This school
Wilbur D. Mills High School
612 students
What this shows Wilbur D. Mills High School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilbur D. Mills High School compares
Wilbur D. Mills High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 23% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$13,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
White 10.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Wilbur D. Mills High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilbur D. Mills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilbur D. Mills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Little Rock
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilbur D. Mills High School
How many students attend Wilbur D. Mills High School?
Wilbur D. Mills High School has 612 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur D. Mills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur D. Mills High School is 10.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 35% 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 Wilbur D. Mills High School?
99.2% of students at Wilbur D. Mills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilbur D. Mills High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilbur D. Mills High School is African American at 59.2% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilbur D. Mills High School?
Wilbur D. Mills 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 Wilbur D. Mills High School rank among high schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur D. Mills High School ranks #5 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Wilbur D. Mills High School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.