- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bauxite, AR
Bauxite Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bauxite Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050279001536
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bauxite Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bauxite · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bauxite Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bauxite Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bauxite, AR.
School address
District: Bauxite School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050279001536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bauxite Middle School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 050279001536 · Bauxite, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 18.8:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Haven Elementary School (753 students)
Bauxite Middle School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bauxite Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Haven Ele
Pine Haven Elementary School
753 students
- Bauxite High S
Bauxite High School
551 students
- This school
Bauxite Middle School
413 students
- Miner Academy 48
Miner Academy
48 students
What this shows Bauxite Middle School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bauxite Middle School compares
Bauxite 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 52% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,975
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Bauxite Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bauxite School District reports $9,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bauxite Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Haven Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bauxite High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miner Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bauxite Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bauxite Middle School
How many students attend Bauxite Middle School?
Bauxite Middle School has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bauxite, AR. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bauxite Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bauxite Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bauxite Middle School?
28.5% of students at Bauxite Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bauxite Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bauxite Middle School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Bauxite, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bauxite Middle School?
Bauxite Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bauxite Middle School rank among public schools in Bauxite?
By Resource Investment Index, Bauxite Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bauxite, 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 Bauxite School District?
Besides Bauxite Middle School, Bauxite School District also operates Pine Haven Elementary School (753 students), Bauxite High School (551 students), and Miner Academy (48 students). See the Bauxite School District district page for the complete list.