Enrollment
413
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bauxite Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bauxite Middle School
Bauxite Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bauxite, Arkansas, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Arkansas schools and 38% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.5% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Arkansas average.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bauxite School District spends $9,437 per pupil, 23% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bauxite School District also operates Pine Haven Elementary School (753 students) and Bauxite High School (551 students) alongside Bauxite 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 Bauxite Middle School compares
Bauxite 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,437
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bauxite School District, which includes Bauxite Middle School.
$9,437
Per student
-23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 62.4%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bauxite on the city page.
Is Bauxite Middle School a good school?
Bauxite Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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