- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arkadelphia, AR
Goza Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Goza Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050243000020
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goza Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Arkadelphia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Goza Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goza Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Arkadelphia, AR.
School address
District: Arkadelphia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050243000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Goza Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 050243000020 · Arkadelphia, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 19.3:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Peake Elementary School (783 students)
Goza Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Goza Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peake Elementa
Peake Elementary School
783 students
- This school
Goza Middle School
560 students
- Arkadelphia Hi
Arkadelphia High School
534 students
- Louisa Perritt
Louisa Perritt Primary
502 students
What this shows Goza Middle School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goza Middle School compares
Goza 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,265
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 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
African American 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Goza Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arkadelphia School District reports $10,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goza Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arkadelphia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisa Perritt Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goza Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goza Middle School
How many students attend Goza Middle School?
Goza Middle School has 560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arkadelphia, AR. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goza Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goza Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goza Middle School?
40.9% of students at Goza Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goza Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Goza Middle School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Arkadelphia, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goza Middle School?
Goza Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Goza Middle School rank among public schools in Arkadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Goza Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Arkadelphia, 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 Arkadelphia School District?
Besides Goza Middle School, Arkadelphia School District also operates Peake Elementary School (783 students), Arkadelphia High School (534 students), and Louisa Perritt Primary (502 students). See the Arkadelphia School District district page for the complete list.