Enrollment
216
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bald Knob Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bald Knob Middle School
Bald Knob Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bald Knob, Arkansas, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 216 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bald Knob School District also operates H.L. Lubker Elementary School (517 students) and Bald Knob High School (326 students) alongside Bald Knob Middle 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 Bald Knob Middle School compares
Bald Knob Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,177
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bald Knob School District, which includes Bald Knob Middle School.
$11,177
Per student
-9%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 44.7%
Federal 23.7%
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 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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle 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 (~216 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bald Knob on the city page.
Is Bald Knob Middle School a good school?
Bald Knob Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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