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BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
5
Schools
3,469
Students
$11,722
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
52.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,469 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,722 is below the national average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET SCHOOLPK–05903
SULPHUR ROCK MAGNET SCHOOLKG–05272
WEST MAGNET SCHOOLKG–05549
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHARTERCharter06–08772
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOLCharter09–12973
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,722-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
31%
State
46.4%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal
22.8%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,469
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,722, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,469 students.
What is the graduation rate for BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,722 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
53% of students in BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Yes — 2 of the 5 schools in BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT are charter schools.
What grade levels does BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.