Enrollment
560
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goza Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goza Middle School
Goza Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Arkansas schools and 42% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #189.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Arkadelphia School District spends $9,535 per pupil, 22% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 560 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Arkadelphia School District also operates Peake Elementary School (783 students) and Arkadelphia High School (534 students) alongside Goza 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 Goza Middle School compares
Goza 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,535
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkadelphia School District, which includes Goza Middle School.
$9,535
Per student
-22%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 42.0%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Arkadelphia on the city page.
Is Goza Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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