Enrollment
1,066
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood Middle School
Elmwood Middle School is a large middle school in Rogers, Arkansas, enrolling 1,066 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,066 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students) and Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students) alongside Elmwood 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 Elmwood Middle School compares
Elmwood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,977
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rogers School District, which includes Elmwood Middle School.
$10,977
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 36.7%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~1,066 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elmwood Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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