School district or education agency · NCES 0510290

Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County Schools

Mulberry, AR

District overview See comparisons

Students385

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students385

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$14,898

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictARUnited States

Academic standing2019

37th percentile43rd percentile49th percentile

This district is 6 percentile points lower than the state figure and 12 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

29.6%22.7%27.8%

This district is 6.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$17,905$14,265$19,509

This district is $3,640 per student higher than the state figure and $1,604 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$14,898$12,339$15,859

This district is $2,559 per student higher than the state figure and $961 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$4,935$1,679$1,964

This district is $3,256 per student higher than the state figure and $2,971 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$197$353$336

This district is $156 per student lower than the state figure and $139 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,174$1,067$1,793

This district is $107 per student higher than the state figure and $619 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,241$6,786$8,742

This district is $1,455 per student higher than the state figure and $501 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,610$2,193$3,769

This district is $417 per student higher than the state figure and $1,159 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$20,626$12,365$11,715

This district is $8,261 per student higher than the state figure and $8,911 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$174$869

This district is $174 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

8:113:115:1

This district is 5.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 7.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

262:1344:1376:1

This district is 82 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 114 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

259.2165.8138.9

This district is 93.4 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 120.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

33.820.818.5

This district is 13.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 15.3 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.40.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.0%3.1%2.6%

This district is 3.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.3%10.6%12.0%

This district is 9.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

18.0%13.1%14.0%

This district is 4.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.3%6.5%3.9%

This district is 2.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

98.8%95.0%95.8%

This district is 3.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-14.4%-0.9%+0.5%

This district is 13.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 14.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

100.0%65.1%50.6%

This district is 34.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 49.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

9.3%6.3%4.5%

This district is 3.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.0%11.4%9.0%

This district is 1.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

21.1%5.9%6.7%

This district is 15.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 14.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

12.2%13.9%5.1%

This district is 1.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

15.8%18.2%14.4%

This district is 2.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 5177 students

46.0%

Grades 6–891 students

23.6%

Grades 9–12117 students

30.4%

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Kindergarten35

Grade 124

Grade 227

Grade 329

Grade 430

Grade 532

Grade 622

Grade 734

Grade 835

Grade 932

Grade 1030

Grade 1124

Grade 1231

Students by race and ethnicity

White349 (90.6%)

Two or more races18 (4.7%)

Hispanic/Latino11 (2.9%)

American Indian or Alaska Native7 (1.8%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

99.8All district staff, full-time equivalent

48.3Teachers, full-time equivalent

1.5School counselors, full-time equivalent

13Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1.6Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

3School administrators, full-time equivalent

10.2Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers2 FTE

Kindergarten teachers2.4 FTE

Elementary teachers18.4 FTE

Secondary teachers22.8 FTE

Ungraded teachers2.8 FTE

Elementary school counselors0.5 FTE

Secondary school counselors1 FTE

Instructional coordinators1.1 FTE

District administrators2.2 FTE

District administrative support4.5 FTE

School administrative support3 FTE

Other support staff11.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

28Total completers

28Regular diplomas

0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

AR100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%

AR3.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.3%Students learning English4 students · 2 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.3%

AR10.6%

U.S.12.0%

18.0%Students receiving IDEA special-education services80 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District18.0%

AR13.1%

U.S.14.0%

4.3%Students with Section 504 plans19 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.3%

AR6.5%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

AR1.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

98.8%Teachers reported as certified

30Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District98.8%

AR95.0%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

622children ages 5 to 17

98estimated to live in families below the poverty line

15.8%about 1 in 6 school-age children

District15.8%

AR18.2%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in AR receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Omaha School DistrictOmaha, AR382 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Concord School DistrictConcord, AR375 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Viola School DistrictViola, AR371 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Armorel School DistrictArmorel, AR395 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Mineral Springs School DistrictMineral Springs, AR395 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

3Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

33.8%Federal

36.4%State

29.8%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$14,898Total current spending per student

$7,462Instruction per student

$6,329Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2.6MFederal revenue33.8% of total revenue

$2.8MState revenue36.4% of total revenue

$2.3MLocal revenue29.8% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,462Instructionper student

$6,329Student and instructional supportper student

$1,174Special educationper student

$1,487Building operations and maintenanceper student

$703Student transportationper student

$1,107Food servicesper student

$485Technologyper student

People costs

$3.6MSalaries$8,241 per student

$1.1MEmployee benefits$2,610 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$85KEquipmentFY 2023

$2.1MCapital outlay$4,935 per student

$2MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$8.9MDebt outstanding at year end$20,626 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$328KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$275KTitle I$638 per student

$147KIDEA special education$341 per student

$351KChild nutrition$814 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,169

FY 2023$14,898

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,316

FY 2023$4,935

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$19,756

FY 2023$20,626

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2123.5%

97 of 412 students

2021–2230.2%

127 of 420 students

2022–2329.6%

116 of 392 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

40Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →56In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

0%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

0Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?1 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2019Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?29.6% chronically absent2022–23 · 392 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$14,898current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?262:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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