- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, AR
Bergman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bergman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050309001089
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bergman Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bergman Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bergman Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Harrison, AR.
School address
District: Bergman School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050309001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bergman Middle School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 050309001089 · Harrison, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 11.8:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bergman Elementary School (474 students)
Bergman Middle School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bergman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bergman Elemen
Bergman Elementary School
474 students
- This school
Bergman Middle School
331 students
- Bergman High S
Bergman High School
297 students
What this shows Bergman Middle School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bergman Middle School compares
Bergman 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 33% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,364
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Bergman Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bergman School District reports $10,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bergman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bergman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bergman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bergman Middle School
How many students attend Bergman Middle School?
Bergman Middle School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bergman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bergman Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bergman Middle School?
40.5% of students at Bergman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bergman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bergman Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Harrison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bergman Middle School?
Bergman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Bergman Middle School rank among elementary schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Bergman Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Harrison, 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 Harrison on the city page.
What other schools are in Bergman School District?
Besides Bergman Middle School, Bergman School District also operates Bergman Elementary School (474 students) and Bergman High School (297 students). See the Bergman School District district page for the complete list.