- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rison, AR
Woodlawn High School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051440001172
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rison · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rison, AR.
School address
District: Woodlawn School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051440001172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Woodlawn High School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 051440001172 · Rison, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 11.9:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodlawn Elementary School (289 students)
Woodlawn High School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Woodlawn High School compares
Woodlawn 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$10,759
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Woodlawn High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodlawn School District reports $10,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodlawn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn High School
How many students attend Woodlawn High School?
Woodlawn High School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn High School is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Woodlawn High School?
35.4% of students at Woodlawn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn High School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Rison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn High School?
Woodlawn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Woodlawn High School rank among schools in Rison?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rison, 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 Woodlawn School District?
Besides Woodlawn High School, Woodlawn School District also operates Woodlawn Elementary School (289 students). See the Woodlawn School District district page for the complete list.