MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District

Schools

871

Students

$12,118

Per-Pupil Spend

-16% nat'l

44.1%

Free Lunch Rate

-8pp vs nat'l

92.5%

Graduation Rate

+6.0pp vs nat'l

District Overview

MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 871 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,118 is below the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (2)

Elementary School1 school

School	Grades	Students
MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	481

High School1 school

School	Grades	Students
MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL	07–12	390

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,118-16% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

45%

32%

State

44.9%

Local (property tax)

31.6%

Federal

23.4%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

871

Students

44%

Free Lunch

$12K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate92.5%

Opportunity Score43/100

StateArkansas →

School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Strong graduation outcomes

92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.

Below-average per-pupil spending

At $12,118, spending is 16% 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.

Limited school choice

With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 public schools, serving a total of 871 students.

What is the graduation rate for MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $12,118 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

44% of students in MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

No, MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?

MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The median opportunity score across schools in MELBOURNE SCHOOL DISTRICT is 43/100. 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.

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