- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gurdon, AR
Cabe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cabe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050711000431
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabe Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gurdon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabe Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabe Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gurdon, AR.
School address
District: Gurdon School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050711000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
170 on latest CCD 050711000431 · Gurdon, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 11.3:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gurdon Primary School (365 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Gurdon. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Cabe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gurdon Primary
Gurdon Primary School
365 students
- Gurdon High Sc
Gurdon High School
252 students
- This school
Cabe Middle School
170 students
What this shows Cabe Middle School reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabe Middle School compares
Cabe Middle School vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gurdon School District reports $14,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cabe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurdon Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gurdon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cabe Middle School
How many students attend Cabe Middle School?
Cabe Middle School has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gurdon, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabe Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Cabe Middle School?
57.6% of students at Cabe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabe Middle School?
Cabe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Cabe Middle School rank among public schools in Gurdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabe Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gurdon, 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 Gurdon School District?
Besides Cabe Middle School, Gurdon School District also operates Gurdon Primary School (365 students) and Gurdon High School (252 students). See the Gurdon School District district page for the complete list.