- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Rock, AR
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050900000608
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunbar Magnet Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 10
- middle schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunbar Magnet Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Magnet Middle School ranks #5 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Dunbar Magnet Middle School grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 050900000608 · Little Rock, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 11.3:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Dunbar Magnet Middle School grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dunbar Magnet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,371 students
- Little Rock So
Little Rock Southwest High School
2,045 students
- Parkview Magne
Parkview Magnet High School
1,072 students
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- This school 315
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
315 students
What this shows Dunbar Magnet Middle School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunbar Magnet Middle School compares
Dunbar Magnet Middle School is a growing 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
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
92.4%
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
$15,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Dunbar Magnet Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Rock School District reports $15,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunbar Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunbar Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School has 315 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Magnet 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 Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
83.4% of students at Dunbar Magnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Magnet Middle School is African American at 85.4% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Dunbar Magnet Middle School rank among middle schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Magnet Middle School ranks #5 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Dunbar Magnet Middle School, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.