- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, AR
Drew Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Drew Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050547001492
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drew Central Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Drew Central Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Central Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Monticello, AR.
School address
District: Drew Central School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050547001492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Drew Central Middle School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 050547001492 · Monticello, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Drew Central Elem. School (562 students)
Drew Central Middle School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Drew Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Drew Central E
Drew Central Elem. School
562 students
- This school
Drew Central Middle School
360 students
- Drew Central H
Drew Central High School
340 students
What this shows Drew Central Middle School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drew Central Middle School compares
Drew Central 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 60% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$11,666
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Drew Central Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Drew Central School District reports $11,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drew Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Central Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drew Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drew Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drew Central Middle School
How many students attend Drew Central Middle School?
Drew Central Middle School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, AR. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew Central Middle School is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drew Central Middle School?
100.0% of students at Drew Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drew Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Drew Central Middle School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Monticello, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drew Central Middle School?
Drew Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Drew Central Middle School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Central Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Monticello, 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 Monticello on the city page.
What other schools are in Drew Central School District?
Besides Drew Central Middle School, Drew Central School District also operates Drew Central Elem. School (562 students) and Drew Central High School (340 students). See the Drew Central School District district page for the complete list.