- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alma, AR
Alma Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alma Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050225000005
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alma Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Alma, AR.
School address
District: Alma School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050225000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Alma Middle School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 050225000005 · Alma, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 12:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma High School (981 students)
Alma Middle School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Alma Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alma High Scho
Alma High School
981 students
- This school
Alma Middle School
722 students
- Alma Primary S
Alma Primary School
704 students
- Alma Intermedi
Alma Intermediate School
685 students
What this shows Alma Middle School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alma Middle School compares
Alma Middle 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Alma Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alma Middle School
How many students attend Alma Middle School?
Alma Middle School has 722 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alma, AR. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Middle School is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alma Middle School?
35.1% of students at Alma Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alma Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Alma, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Middle School?
Alma Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Alma School District also operates Alma High School (981 students), Alma Primary School (704 students), and Alma Intermediate School (685 students). See the Alma School District district page for the complete list.