- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beebe, AR
Beebe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beebe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050288000474
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beebe Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Beebe · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beebe Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beebe Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Beebe, AR.
School address
District: Beebe School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050288000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Beebe Middle School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 050288000474 · Beebe, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 17:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Beebe High School (1,049 students)
Beebe Middle School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Beebe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beebe High Sch
Beebe High School
1,049 students
- Beebe Elementa
Beebe Elementary School
904 students
- This school
Beebe Middle School
509 students
- Beebe Junior H
Beebe Junior High School
491 students
- Beebe Early Ch
Beebe Early Childhood
439 students
What this shows Beebe Middle School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beebe Middle School compares
Beebe 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,124
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Beebe Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beebe School District reports $10,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beebe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beebe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beebe Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beebe Early Childhood | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beebe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beebe Middle School
How many students attend Beebe Middle School?
Beebe Middle School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beebe, AR. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beebe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beebe Middle School is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beebe Middle School?
35.5% of students at Beebe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beebe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beebe Middle School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Beebe, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beebe Middle School?
Beebe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Beebe Middle School rank among public schools in Beebe?
By Resource Investment Index, Beebe Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Beebe, 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 Beebe on the city page.
What other schools are in Beebe School District?
Besides Beebe Middle School, Beebe School District also operates Beebe High School (1,049 students), Beebe Elementary School (904 students), and Beebe Junior High School (491 students). See the Beebe School District district page for the complete list.