- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rogers, AR
Elmwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051197000953
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Rogers School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051197000953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Elmwood Middle School held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.2 → 64.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 051197000953 · Rogers, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 16.2:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers High School (2,492 students)
Elmwood Middle School held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.2 → 64.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
2,492 students
- Rogers Heritag
Rogers Heritage High School
2,008 students
- This school
Elmwood Middle School
1,066 students
- Kirksey Middle 890
Kirksey Middle School
890 students
- Oakdale Middle 809
Oakdale Middle School
809 students
- Lingle Middle 643
Lingle Middle School
643 students
What this shows Elmwood Middle School reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Middle School compares
Elmwood 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,519
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Elmwood Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rogers School District reports $11,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirksey Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lingle Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- 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 (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Middle School
How many students attend Elmwood Middle School?
Elmwood Middle School has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rogers, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,007 (2022-23) → 1,026 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmwood Middle School?
31.8% of students at Elmwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Middle School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Middle School?
Elmwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elmwood Middle School rank among middle schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Rogers, 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 Rogers on the city page.
What other schools are in Rogers School District?
Besides Elmwood Middle School, Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students), Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students), and Kirksey Middle School (890 students). See the Rogers School District district page for the complete list.