- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Farmington Freshman Academy held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 050609001608 · Farmington, AR Other · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 14.8:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (690 students)
Farmington Freshman Academy held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Farmington Freshman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
690 students
- This school
Farmington Freshman Academy
680 students
- Randall G. Lyn
Randall G. Lynch Middle School
638 students
- Jerry Pop Will
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch
471 students
- Bob Folsom Ele
Bob Folsom Elementary School
438 students
What this shows Farmington Freshman Academy reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Freshman Academy compares
Farmington Freshman Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,670
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 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.
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
District finance for Farmington School District reports $9,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~680 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.