- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dardanelle, AR
Dardanelle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dardanelle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050493000215
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dardanelle Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dardanelle · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dardanelle Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dardanelle Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dardanelle, AR.
School address
District: Dardanelle School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050493000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Dardanelle Middle School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 050493000215 · Dardanelle, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 13.5:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dardanelle High School (686 students)
Dardanelle Middle School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dardanelle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dardanelle Hig
Dardanelle High School
686 students
- Dardanelle Pri
Dardanelle Primary School
615 students
- This school
Dardanelle Middle School
500 students
- Dardanelle Ele
Dardanelle Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Dardanelle Middle School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dardanelle Middle School compares
Dardanelle 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$11,855
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Dardanelle Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dardanelle School District reports $11,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dardanelle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dardanelle Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dardanelle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dardanelle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dardanelle Middle School
How many students attend Dardanelle Middle School?
Dardanelle Middle School has 500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dardanelle, AR. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Dardanelle Middle School?
50.4% of students at Dardanelle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dardanelle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dardanelle Middle School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Dardanelle, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dardanelle Middle School?
Dardanelle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Dardanelle Middle School rank among public schools in Dardanelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Dardanelle Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dardanelle, 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 Dardanelle School District?
Besides Dardanelle Middle School, Dardanelle School District also operates Dardanelle High School (686 students), Dardanelle Primary School (615 students), and Dardanelle Elementary School (315 students). See the Dardanelle School District district page for the complete list.