- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bismarck, AR
Bismarck Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bismarck Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050324000336
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bismarck Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bismarck Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bismarck Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bismarck, AR.
School address
District: Bismarck School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050324000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Bismarck Middle School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 050324000336 · Bismarck, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 13:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bismarck Elementary School (379 students)
Bismarck Middle School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bismarck Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bismarck Eleme
Bismarck Elementary School
379 students
- This school
Bismarck Middle School
338 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
317 students
What this shows Bismarck Middle School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bismarck Middle School compares
Bismarck 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,540
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Bismarck Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bismarck School District reports $10,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bismarck Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bismarck Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bismarck Middle School
How many students attend Bismarck Middle School?
Bismarck Middle School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bismarck, AR. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bismarck Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bismarck Middle School is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Bismarck Middle School?
57.9% of students at Bismarck Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bismarck Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bismarck Middle School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Bismarck, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bismarck Middle School?
Bismarck 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 Bismarck Middle School rank among public schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Bismarck Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bismarck, 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 Bismarck School District?
Besides Bismarck Middle School, Bismarck School District also operates Bismarck Elementary School (379 students) and Bismarck High School (317 students). See the Bismarck School District district page for the complete list.