Enrollment
509
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beebe Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beebe Middle School
Beebe Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Beebe, Arkansas, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 509 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Beebe School District spends $9,832 per pupil, 20% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 509 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Beebe School District also operates Beebe High School (1,049 students) and Beebe Elementary School (904 students) alongside Beebe 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 Beebe Middle School compares
Beebe 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,832
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beebe School District, which includes Beebe Middle School.
$9,832
Per student
-20%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 53.3%
Federal 19.2%
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 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
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~509 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Beebe Middle School a good school?
Beebe Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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