- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cabot, AR
Cabot Middle School South
Federal NCES profile for Cabot Middle School South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050375000173
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabot Middle School South earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Cabot · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabot Middle School South has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabot Middle School South ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cabot, AR.
School address
District: Cabot School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050375000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Cabot Middle School South held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 050375000173 · Cabot, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 16.6:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabot High School (2,170 students)
Cabot Middle School South held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Cabot Middle School South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabot High Sch
Cabot High School
2,170 students
- Cabot Junior H
Cabot Junior High North
920 students
- Cabot Middle S 828
Cabot Middle School North
828 students
- Cabot Freshman 827
Cabot Freshman Academy
827 students
- This school 747
Cabot Middle School South
747 students
- Cabot Junior H 699
Cabot Junior High South
699 students
What this shows Cabot Middle School South reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabot Middle School South compares
Cabot Middle School South 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
27.6%
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
$10,792
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Cabot Middle School South is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabot School District reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cabot Middle School South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Middle School North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabot Junior High South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabot Middle School South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cabot Middle School South
How many students attend Cabot Middle School South?
Cabot Middle School South has 747 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cabot, AR. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabot Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabot Middle School South 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 Cabot Middle School South?
35.1% of students at Cabot Middle School South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabot Middle School South?
The largest demographic group at Cabot Middle School South is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Cabot, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabot Middle School South?
Cabot Middle School South has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Cabot Middle School South rank among elementary schools in Cabot?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabot Middle School South ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cabot, 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 Cabot on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabot School District?
Besides Cabot Middle School South, Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students), Cabot Junior High North (920 students), and Cabot Middle School North (828 students). See the Cabot School District district page for the complete list.