- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alma, AR
Alma Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Alma Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050225000003
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alma Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alma, AR.
School address
District: Alma School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050225000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Alma Intermediate School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 050225000003 · Alma, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 19:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma High School (981 students)
Alma Intermediate School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Alma Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alma High Scho
Alma High School
981 students
- Alma Middle Sc
Alma Middle School
722 students
- Alma Primary S
Alma Primary School
704 students
- This school
Alma Intermediate School
685 students
What this shows Alma Intermediate School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alma Intermediate School compares
Alma Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 91% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Alma Intermediate School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alma School District reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alma Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alma Intermediate School
How many students attend Alma Intermediate School?
Alma Intermediate School has 685 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alma, AR. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Intermediate School is 19:1, which is 40% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alma Intermediate School?
36.2% of students at Alma Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Alma Intermediate School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Alma, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Intermediate School?
Alma Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alma Intermediate School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alma, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alma School District?
Besides Alma Intermediate School, Alma School District also operates Alma High School (981 students), Alma Middle School (722 students), and Alma Primary School (704 students). See the Alma School District district page for the complete list.