Enrollment
747
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cabot Middle School South compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cabot Middle School South
Cabot Middle School South is a large elementary school in Cabot, Arkansas, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 747 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cabot School District also operates Cabot High School (2,170 students) and Cabot Junior High North (920 students) alongside Cabot Middle School South.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cabot Middle School South compares
Cabot Middle School South on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabot School District, which includes Cabot Middle School South.
$9,980
Per student
-19%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 56.5%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~747 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cabot Middle School South a good school?
Cabot Middle School South earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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