At a glance
Reported students
243
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
382
North Heights Community School: 243 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 196
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about North Heights Community School
North Heights Community School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Texarkana. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Texarkana School District. NCES reports 243 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Arkansas median of 16:1 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 White (60.9%) and Black (30%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Heights Community School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.15 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.9%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black30%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Texarkana School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fairview Academy of Humanities and Innovation
Elementary · Grades KG–05
246 reported students
Kilpatrick Academy of Public Service
Elementary · Grades KG–05
373 reported students
Harmony Academy of Music and the Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
Trice Academy of Performing Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
473 reported students
College Hill Pre-K Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
170 reported students
Arkansas Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
842 reported students
Public schools near North Heights Community School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilpatrick Academy of Public Service Elementary · Texarkana School District | KG–05 | 373 | 0.7 mi |
| Trice Academy of Performing Arts Elementary · Texarkana School District | KG–05 | 473 | 0.8 mi |
| Fairview Academy of Humanities and Innovation Elementary · Texarkana School District | KG–05 | 246 | 1.4 mi |
| Parks El Elementary · Texarkana ISD | KG–05 | — | 2.3 mi |
| Harmony Academy of Music and the Arts Elementary · Texarkana School District | KG–05 | 391 | 3.2 mi |
| Margaret Fischer Davis El Elementary · Pleasant Grove ISD | PK–02 | 494 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Heights Community School
What grades does North Heights Community School serve?
North Heights Community School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Texarkana School District.
How many students attend North Heights Community School?
North Heights Community School reported 243 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 196 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Heights Community School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 243 students and 19.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Heights Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Heights Community School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of North Heights Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Heights Community School in?
North Heights Community School is part of Texarkana School District, based in Texarkana, AR, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Heights Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kilpatrick Academy of Public Service (0.7 mi), Trice Academy of Performing Arts (0.8 mi), Fairview Academy of Humanities and Innovation (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.