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ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
4
Schools
3,143
Students
$12,494
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
43.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,143 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,494 is below the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALMA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–05723
ALMA PRIMARY SCHOOLKG–02701
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ALMA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08716
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ALMA HIGH SCHOOL09–121,003
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,494-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
25%
State
57.2%
Local (property tax)
25.5%
Federal
17.4%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
3,143
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT has 4 public schools, serving a total of 3,143 students.
What is the graduation rate for ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $12,494 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
43% of students in ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.