Enrollment
425
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gentry, AR
Gentry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gentry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050654001231
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gentry Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gentry · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gentry Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gentry, AR.
School address
District: Gentry School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050654001231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gentry Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gentry Middle School
Gentry Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gentry, Arkansas, enrolling 425 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Gentry School District also operates Gentry High School (565 students) and Gentry Intermediate School (416 students) alongside Gentry Middle School.
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 Gentry Middle School compares
Gentry Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$11,487
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Gentry Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gentry School District, which includes Gentry Middle School.
$11,487
Per student
-6%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 33.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 Gentry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gentry Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gentry Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gentry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gentry Middle School
How many students attend Gentry Middle School?
Gentry Middle School has 425 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gentry, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gentry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gentry Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gentry Middle School?
44.0% of students at Gentry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gentry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gentry Middle School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Gentry, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gentry Middle School?
Gentry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Gentry Middle School rank among public schools in Gentry?
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gentry, 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 Gentry on the city page.
Is Gentry Middle School a good school?
Gentry Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 Gentry School District?
Besides Gentry Middle School, Gentry School District also operates Gentry High School (565 students), Gentry Intermediate School (416 students), and Gentry Primary School (347 students). See the Gentry School District district page for the complete list.
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