At a glance
Reported students
1,976
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
183.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas other enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
607
Don Tyson School of Innovation: 1,976 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Don Tyson School of Innovation
Don Tyson School of Innovation is a public combined / other school serving grades 04–12 in Springdale. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Springdale School District. NCES reports 1,976 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 combined / other schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Arkansas median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (42.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Don Tyson School of Innovation
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 183.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.6%
- Hispanic48%
- Black1.6%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Springdale School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
852 reported students
George Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
723 reported students
Southwest Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
694 reported students
Lakeside Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
654 reported students
Springdale High School
High · Grades 10–12
2,207 reported students
Har-Ber High School
High · Grades 10–12
2,271 reported students
Public schools near Don Tyson School of Innovation
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Junior High School Other · Springdale School District | 08–09 | 654 | 0.3 mi |
| The Excel Center - Springdale Other · Charter · Excel Center | AE–AE | 76 | 2.1 mi |
| George Junior High School Other · Springdale School District | 08–09 | 723 | 2.4 mi |
| Southwest Junior High School Other · Springdale School District | 08–09 | 694 | 3.9 mi |
| Central Junior High School Other · Springdale School District | 08–09 | 852 | 4.8 mi |
| Fayetteville Virtual Academy a Dist Conversion Charter Sch Other · Charter · Fayetteville School District | KG–12 | 165 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Don Tyson School of Innovation
What grades does Don Tyson School of Innovation serve?
Don Tyson School of Innovation reports grades 04–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Springdale School District.
How many students attend Don Tyson School of Innovation?
Don Tyson School of Innovation reported 1,976 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 46 Arkansas combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Don Tyson School of Innovation?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 1,976 students and 183.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Don Tyson School of Innovation a public, charter, or magnet school?
Don Tyson School of Innovation is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Don Tyson School of Innovation students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Don Tyson School of Innovation in?
Don Tyson School of Innovation is part of Springdale School District, based in Springdale, AR, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Don Tyson School of Innovation?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeside Junior High School (0.3 mi), The Excel Center - Springdale (2.1 mi), George Junior High School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.