Enrollment
680
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, AR
Farmington Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050609001608
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Freshman Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington Freshman Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Freshman Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Farmington, AR.
School address
District: Farmington School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050609001608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington Freshman Academy compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington Freshman Academy
Farmington Freshman Academy is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Farmington, Arkansas, enrolling 680 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 131 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Farmington School District spends $9,451 per pupil, 23% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (690 students) and Randall G. Lynch Middle School (638 students) alongside Farmington Freshman Academy.
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 Farmington Freshman Academy compares
Farmington Freshman Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 58% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,451
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Farmington Freshman Academy is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington School District, which includes Farmington Freshman Academy.
$9,451
Per student
-23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 52.3%
Federal 14.8%
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 Farmington Freshman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randall G. Lynch Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bob Folsom Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Freshman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~680 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Farmington Freshman Academy
How many students attend Farmington Freshman Academy?
Farmington Freshman Academy has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Freshman Academy is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington Freshman Academy?
19.1% of students at Farmington Freshman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Freshman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Freshman Academy is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Farmington, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Freshman Academy?
Farmington Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Farmington Freshman Academy rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Freshman Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Farmington, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Farmington on the city page.
Is Farmington Freshman Academy a good school?
Farmington Freshman Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Farmington School District?
Besides Farmington Freshman Academy, Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (690 students), Randall G. Lynch Middle School (638 students), and Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch (471 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.
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