- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexandria, LA
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220129001055
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #13 of 25
- public schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School ranks #13 of 25 public schools in Alexandria, LA.
School address
District: Rapides Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220129001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220129001055 · Alexandria, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 11.7:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students)
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Sen
Alexandria Senior High School
1,475 students
- Pineville High
Pineville High School
1,271 students
- Peabody Magnet
Peabody Magnet High School
1,071 students
- J.I. Barron Sr
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
924 students
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
915 students
- This school 362
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
362 students
What this shows Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School compares
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 49% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,720
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.0%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rapides Parish reports $13,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pineville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peabody Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Alexandria
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexandria, LA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is 11.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 25% 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 Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
93.3% of students at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is African American at 97.0% of enrollment, in Alexandria, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School rank among public schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School ranks #13 of 25 public schools in Alexandria, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapides Parish?
Besides Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School, Rapides Parish also operates Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), Pineville High School (1,271 students), and Peabody Magnet High School (1,071 students). See the Rapides Parish district page for the complete list.