Enrollment
685
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alma Intermediate School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alma Intermediate School
Alma Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Alma, Arkansas, enrolling 685 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 91% of Arkansas schools and 40% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alma School District also operates Alma High School (981 students) and Alma Middle School (722 students) alongside Alma Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alma Intermediate School compares
Alma Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alma School District, which includes Alma Intermediate School.
$10,790
Per student
-12%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 57.2%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~685 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Alma on the city page.
Is Alma Intermediate School a good school?
Alma Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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