Enrollment
445
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crossett, AR
Crossett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crossett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050480001356
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossett Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Crossett · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossett Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossett Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crossett, AR.
School address
District: Crossett School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050480001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossett Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossett Middle School
Crossett Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Crossett, Arkansas, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.2% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 176 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 445 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Crossett School District also operates Crossett Elementary School (699 students) and Crossett High School (476 students) alongside Crossett Middle School.
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 Crossett Middle School compares
Crossett Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$11,056
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 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 63.1%
African American 30.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Crossett Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crossett School District, which includes Crossett Middle School.
$11,056
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 37.2%
Federal 20.8%
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 Crossett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossett High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crossett Middle School
How many students attend Crossett Middle School?
Crossett Middle School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crossett, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossett Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Crossett Middle School?
50.2% of students at Crossett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crossett Middle School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Crossett, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossett Middle School?
Crossett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Crossett Middle School rank among public schools in Crossett?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossett Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crossett, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crossett on the city page.
Is Crossett Middle School a good school?
Crossett Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Crossett School District?
Besides Crossett Middle School, Crossett School District also operates Crossett Elementary School (699 students) and Crossett High School (476 students). See the Crossett School District district page for the complete list.
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