- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Elkins Middle School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 050576000303 · Elkins, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 19.7:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkins High School (463 students)
Elkins Middle School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Elkins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkins High Sc
Elkins High School
463 students
- This school
Elkins Middle School
394 students
- Elkins Elem. P
Elkins Elem. Primary School
322 students
- Elkins Element
Elkins Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Elkins Middle School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkins Middle School compares
Elkins 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,168
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
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.
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
District finance for Elkins School District reports $10,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.