Enrollment
271
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dewitt, AR
Dewitt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dewitt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050000100217
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewitt Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dewitt · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewitt Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dewitt, AR.
School address
District: Dewitt School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050000100217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dewitt Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dewitt Middle School
Dewitt Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Dewitt, Arkansas, enrolling 271 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.6% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 193 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 271 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Dewitt School District also operates Dewitt Elementary School (518 students) and Dewitt High School (364 students) alongside Dewitt 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 Dewitt Middle School compares
Dewitt 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$12,325
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 74.9%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Dewitt Middle School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dewitt School District, which includes Dewitt Middle School.
$12,325
Per student
+1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 33.7%
Federal 22.7%
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 Dewitt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewitt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle 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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dewitt Middle School
How many students attend Dewitt Middle School?
Dewitt Middle School has 271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dewitt, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Dewitt Middle School?
50.6% of students at Dewitt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewitt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dewitt Middle School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Dewitt, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewitt Middle School?
Dewitt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dewitt Middle School rank among public schools in Dewitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dewitt, 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 Dewitt on the city page.
Is Dewitt Middle School a good school?
Dewitt Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. 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 Dewitt School District?
Besides Dewitt Middle School, Dewitt School District also operates Dewitt Elementary School (518 students) and Dewitt High School (364 students). See the Dewitt School District district page for the complete list.
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