- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Dewitt Middle School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 050000100217 · Dewitt, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 11.3:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dewitt Elementary School (518 students)
Dewitt Middle School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dewitt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dewitt Element
Dewitt Elementary School
518 students
- Dewitt High Sc
Dewitt High School
364 students
- This school
Dewitt Middle School
271 students
What this shows Dewitt Middle School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewitt Middle School compares
Dewitt 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Dewitt School District reports $12,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.