- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corning, AR
Corning Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Corning Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050000901671
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corning Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Corning · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Corning Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corning Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Corning, AR.
School address
District: Corning School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050000901671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Corning Middle School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 050000901671 · Corning, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 12.6:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Elementary School (361 students)
Corning Middle School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Corning Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
361 students
- This school
Corning Middle School
227 students
- Corning High S
Corning High School
217 students
What this shows Corning Middle School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corning Middle School compares
Corning Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$12,224
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Corning Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corning School District reports $12,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corning Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corning High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corning Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corning Middle School
How many students attend Corning Middle School?
Corning Middle School has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corning, AR. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corning Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corning Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Corning Middle School?
53.3% of students at Corning Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corning Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Corning Middle School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Corning, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corning Middle School?
Corning Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Corning Middle School rank among public schools in Corning?
By Resource Investment Index, Corning Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Corning, 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 Corning School District?
Besides Corning Middle School, Corning School District also operates Park Elementary School (361 students) and Corning High School (217 students). See the Corning School District district page for the complete list.