- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Crossett Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 050480001356 · Crossett, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 12.7:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Crossett Elementary School (699 students)
Crossett Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Crossett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crossett Eleme
Crossett Elementary School
699 students
- Crossett High
Crossett High School
476 students
- This school
Crossett Middle School
445 students
What this shows Crossett Middle School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossett Middle School compares
Crossett Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,417
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 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.
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
District finance for Crossett School District reports $11,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~445 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.