- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bald Knob, AR
Bald Knob Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bald Knob Middle 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 050270000128
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bald Knob Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bald Knob · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bald Knob Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bald Knob Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bald Knob, AR.
School address
District: Bald Knob School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050270000128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bald Knob Middle School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 050270000128 · Bald Knob, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: H.L. Lubker Elementary School (517 students)
Bald Knob Middle School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bald Knob Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H.L. Lubker El
H.L. Lubker Elementary School
517 students
- Bald Knob High
Bald Knob High School
326 students
- This school
Bald Knob Middle School
216 students
What this shows Bald Knob Middle School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bald Knob Middle School compares
Bald Knob 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 18% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,408
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Bald Knob Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bald Knob School District reports $13,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bald Knob Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.L. Lubker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bald Knob High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bald Knob Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bald Knob Middle School
How many students attend Bald Knob Middle School?
Bald Knob Middle School has 216 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bald Knob, AR. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bald Knob Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bald Knob Middle School is 9:1, which is 34% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Bald Knob Middle School?
45.7% of students at Bald Knob Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bald Knob Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bald Knob Middle School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Bald Knob, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bald Knob Middle School?
Bald Knob Middle 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 Bald Knob Middle School rank among public schools in Bald Knob?
By Resource Investment Index, Bald Knob Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bald Knob, 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 Bald Knob School District?
Besides Bald Knob Middle School, Bald Knob School District also operates H.L. Lubker Elementary School (517 students) and Bald Knob High School (326 students). See the Bald Knob School District district page for the complete list.