- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flippin, AR
Flippin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Flippin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050615000277
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flippin Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Flippin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Flippin Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flippin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Flippin, AR.
School address
District: Flippin School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050615000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Flippin Middle School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 050615000277 · Flippin, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Flippin Elementary School (337 students)
Flippin Middle School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Flippin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flippin Elemen
Flippin Elementary School
337 students
- Flippin High S
Flippin High School
246 students
- This school
Flippin Middle School
222 students
What this shows Flippin Middle School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flippin Middle School compares
Flippin 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 25% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$13,884
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Flippin Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flippin School District reports $13,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flippin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flippin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flippin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flippin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 5.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flippin Middle School
How many students attend Flippin Middle School?
Flippin Middle School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flippin, AR. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flippin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flippin Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 22% 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 Flippin Middle School?
100.0% of students at Flippin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flippin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Flippin Middle School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Flippin, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flippin Middle School?
Flippin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Flippin Middle School rank among public schools in Flippin?
By Resource Investment Index, Flippin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Flippin, 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 Flippin School District?
Besides Flippin Middle School, Flippin School District also operates Flippin Elementary School (337 students) and Flippin High School (246 students). See the Flippin School District district page for the complete list.