- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texarkana, AR
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gary E. Cobb 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 050411000286
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gary E. Cobb Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gary E. Cobb Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gary E. Cobb Middle School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Genoa Central School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050411000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gary E. Cobb Middle School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 050411000286 · Texarkana, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 16.8:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Genoa Central Elem. School (365 students)
Gary E. Cobb Middle School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gary E. Cobb Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Genoa Central
Genoa Central Elem. School
365 students
- This school
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
303 students
- Genoa Central
Genoa Central Junior High
287 students
- Genoa Central
Genoa Central High School
258 students
What this shows Gary E. Cobb Middle School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gary E. Cobb Middle School compares
Gary E. Cobb Middle School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 79% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$11,174
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Gary E. Cobb Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Genoa Central School District reports $11,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gary E. Cobb Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Central Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Genoa Central Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genoa Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gary E. Cobb Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gary E. Cobb Middle School
How many students attend Gary E. Cobb Middle School?
Gary E. Cobb Middle School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texarkana, AR. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary E. Cobb Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary E. Cobb Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gary E. Cobb Middle School?
31.5% of students at Gary E. Cobb Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gary E. Cobb Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gary E. Cobb Middle School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary E. Cobb Middle School?
Gary E. Cobb 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 Gary E. Cobb Middle School rank among elementary schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Gary E. Cobb Middle School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Genoa Central School District?
Besides Gary E. Cobb Middle School, Genoa Central School District also operates Genoa Central Elem. School (365 students), Genoa Central Junior High (287 students), and Genoa Central High School (258 students). See the Genoa Central School District district page for the complete list.