- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atkins, AR
Atkins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Atkins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050261000438
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkins Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Atkins · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkins Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Atkins, AR.
School address
District: Atkins School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050261000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Atkins Middle School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050261000438 · Atkins, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 9.4:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Atkins Elementary School (370 students)
Atkins Middle School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Atkins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atkins Element
Atkins Elementary School
370 students
- Atkins High Sc
Atkins High School
317 students
- This school
Atkins Middle School
264 students
What this shows Atkins Middle School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkins Middle School compares
Atkins Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 20% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,804
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Atkins Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atkins School District reports $11,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atkins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atkins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atkins Middle School
How many students attend Atkins Middle School?
Atkins Middle School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atkins, AR. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkins Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 40% 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 Atkins Middle School?
46.7% of students at Atkins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Atkins Middle School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Atkins, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkins Middle School?
Atkins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Atkins Middle School rank among public schools in Atkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Atkins, 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 Atkins School District?
Besides Atkins Middle School, Atkins School District also operates Atkins Elementary School (370 students) and Atkins High School (317 students). See the Atkins School District district page for the complete list.