- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton, AR
Benton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050296000068
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Middle School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Benton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050296000068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Benton Middle School held near 1,380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.8 → 80.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 050296000068 · Benton, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,363 enr · 18.2:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton High School (1,298 students)
Benton Middle School held near 1,380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.8 → 80.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Benton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Benton Middle School
1,363 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,298 students
- Benton Junior
Benton Junior High School
971 students
- Ringgold Eleme 511
Ringgold Elementary School
511 students
- Perrin Element 465
Perrin Elementary School
465 students
- Caldwell Eleme 427
Caldwell Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Benton Middle School reports 1,363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Middle School compares
Benton 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 48% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,363
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,367
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Benton Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton School District reports $9,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perrin Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Middle School
How many students attend Benton Middle School?
Benton Middle School has 1,363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,367 (2022-23) → 1,380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Middle School?
30.8% of students at Benton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benton Middle School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Benton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Middle School?
Benton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Benton Middle School rank among elementary schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Middle School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton School District?
Besides Benton Middle School, Benton School District also operates Benton High School (1,298 students), Benton Junior High School (971 students), and Ringgold Elementary School (511 students). See the Benton School District district page for the complete list.