Enrollment
394
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkins, AR
Elkins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elkins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050576000303
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkins Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elkins · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkins Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elkins, AR.
School address
District: Elkins School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050576000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkins Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkins Middle School
Elkins Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Elkins, Arkansas, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Arkansas schools and 45% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Elkins School District also operates Elkins High School (463 students) and Elkins Elem. Primary School (322 students) alongside Elkins 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 Elkins Middle School compares
Elkins 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 45% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$10,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Elkins Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkins School District, which includes Elkins Middle School.
$10,151
Per student
-17%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 53.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 Elkins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkins Elem. Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkins Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elkins Middle School
How many students attend Elkins Middle School?
Elkins Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkins, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkins Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 45% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkins Middle School?
31.6% of students at Elkins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elkins Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Elkins, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkins Middle School?
Elkins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elkins Middle School rank among public schools in Elkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elkins, 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 Elkins on the city page.
Is Elkins Middle School a good school?
Elkins Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Elkins School District?
Besides Elkins Middle School, Elkins School District also operates Elkins High School (463 students), Elkins Elem. Primary School (322 students), and Elkins Elementary School (283 students). See the Elkins School District district page for the complete list.
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