Enrollment
118
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, AR
Danville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Danville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050489001488
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danville Middle School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Danville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Danville, AR.
School address
District: Danville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050489001488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Danville Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Danville Middle School
Danville Middle School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Danville, Arkansas, enrolling 118 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.6:1, Danville Middle School is leaner than roughly 94% of Arkansas schools and 59% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Arkansas schools, with 118 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 36 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 118 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Danville School District also operates S.C. Tucker Elementary School (328 students) and Danville High School (252 students) alongside Danville 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 Danville Middle School compares
Danville 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 | 5.6:1 | ▼ 59% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 6% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 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 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Danville 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 Danville School District, which includes Danville Middle School.
$12,864
Per student
+5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 56.9%
Federal 27.3%
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 Danville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.C. Tucker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Danville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Danville Middle School
How many students attend Danville Middle School?
Danville Middle School has 118 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Danville Middle School is 5.6:1, which is 59% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 64% 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 Danville Middle School?
61.6% of students at Danville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Danville Middle School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Danville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danville Middle School?
Danville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher 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 Danville Middle School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Danville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
Is Danville Middle School a good school?
Danville Middle School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas. 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 Danville School District?
Besides Danville Middle School, Danville School District also operates S.C. Tucker Elementary School (328 students) and Danville High School (252 students). See the Danville School District district page for the complete list.
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