- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka Springs, AR
Eureka Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eureka Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050597000250
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eureka Springs Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eureka Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eureka Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Springs Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eureka Springs, AR.
School address
District: Eureka Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050597000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Eureka Springs Middle School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 050597000250 · Eureka Springs, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 10.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Springs Elem. School (227 students)
Eureka Springs Middle School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Eureka Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Elem. School
227 students
- Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs High School
221 students
- This school
Eureka Springs Middle School
192 students
What this shows Eureka Springs Middle School reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eureka Springs Middle School compares
Eureka Springs 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 26% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$15,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Eureka Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eureka Springs School District reports $15,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eureka Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Springs Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eureka Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eureka Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eureka Springs Middle School
How many students attend Eureka Springs Middle School?
Eureka Springs Middle School has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Eureka Springs Middle School?
43.4% of students at Eureka Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eureka Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eureka Springs Middle School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Eureka Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eureka Springs Middle School?
Eureka Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Eureka Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Eureka Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Springs Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eureka Springs, 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 Eureka Springs School District?
Besides Eureka Springs Middle School, Eureka Springs School District also operates Eureka Springs Elem. School (227 students) and Eureka Springs High School (221 students). See the Eureka Springs School District district page for the complete list.