- Enrollment
- 2,369
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alexander, AR
Bethel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050369001197
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alexander · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alexander, AR.
School address
District: Bryant School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050369001197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Bethel Middle School grew from 709 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 050369001197 · Alexander, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 16.6:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryant High School (2,369 students)
Bethel Middle School grew from 709 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bethel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bryant High Sc
Bryant High School
2,369 students
- Bryant Junior
Bryant Junior High School
1,545 students
- Bryant Element 785
Bryant Elementary School
785 students
- Bryant Middle 774
Bryant Middle School
774 students
- This school 762
Bethel Middle School
762 students
- Parkway Elemen 568
Parkway Elementary School
568 students
What this shows Bethel Middle School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Middle School compares
Bethel Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 45% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,006
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Bethel Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bryant School District reports $10,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Middle School
How many students attend Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alexander, AR. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel Middle School?
32.6% of students at Bethel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Middle School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Alexander, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Middle School?
Bethel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Bethel Middle School rank among public schools in Alexander?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alexander, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bryant School District?
Besides Bethel Middle School, Bryant School District also operates Bryant High School (2,369 students), Bryant Junior High School (1,545 students), and Bryant Elementary School (785 students). See the Bryant School District district page for the complete list.