- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Malvern, AR
Glen Rose Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Rose Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050663000982
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Rose Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Rose Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Rose Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Malvern, AR.
School address
District: Glen Rose School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050663000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Glen Rose Middle School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 050663000982 · Malvern, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 13.4:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Rose Elementary School (507 students)
Glen Rose Middle School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Glen Rose Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Rose Elem
Glen Rose Elementary School
507 students
- Glen Rose High
Glen Rose High School
468 students
- This school
Glen Rose Middle School
308 students
What this shows Glen Rose Middle School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Rose Middle School compares
Glen Rose Middle School is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$11,857
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glen Rose School District reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Rose Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rose Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Rose High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Rose Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Rose Middle School
How many students attend Glen Rose Middle School?
Glen Rose Middle School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Malvern, AR. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Glen Rose Middle School?
40.3% of students at Glen Rose Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Rose Middle School?
Glen Rose Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Glen Rose Middle School rank among elementary schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Rose Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Malvern, 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 Malvern on the city page.
What other schools are in Glen Rose School District?
Besides Glen Rose Middle School, Glen Rose School District also operates Glen Rose Elementary School (507 students) and Glen Rose High School (468 students). See the Glen Rose School District district page for the complete list.