- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
Estem Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Estem Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050039801467Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estem Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #16 of 24
- schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estem Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estem Middle School ranks #16 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Estem High Charter · Arkansas
NCES ID 050039801467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Estem Middle School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 050039801467 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
401 enr · 12.5:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Estem Public Charter High School (676 students)
Estem Middle School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Estem Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estem Public C
Estem Public Charter High School
676 students
- Estem Elementa
Estem Elementary School
672 students
- Estem East Vil
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
609 students
- This school
Estem Middle School
401 students
- Estem East Vil
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
292 students
What this shows Estem Middle School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estem Middle School compares
Estem Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.6%
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
$11,992
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.3%
White 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Estem Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Estem High Charter reports $11,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estem Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estem Public Charter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estem Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estem Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Little Rock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estem Middle School
How many students attend Estem Middle School?
Estem Middle School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estem Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Estem Middle School?
49.0% of students at Estem Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estem Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Estem Middle School is African American at 71.3% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estem Middle School?
Estem 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 Estem Middle School rank among schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Estem Middle School ranks #16 of 24 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 schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Estem High Charter?
Besides Estem Middle School, Estem High Charter also operates Estem Public Charter High School (676 students), Estem Elementary School (672 students), and Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School (609 students). See the Estem High Charter district page for the complete list.