Enrollment
508
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gravette, AR
Gravette Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gravette 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 050684001394
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gravette Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gravette · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gravette Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gravette Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gravette, AR.
School address
District: Gravette School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050684001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gravette Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gravette Middle School
Gravette Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gravette, Arkansas, enrolling 508 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.1% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 508 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.
Among 189 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 508 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gravette School District also operates Gravette High School (649 students) and Glenn Duffy Elementary School (496 students) alongside Gravette 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 Gravette Middle School compares
Gravette 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 56% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
35.8%
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
$11,251
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 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Gravette Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gravette School District, which includes Gravette Middle School.
$11,251
Per student
-8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Gravette Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn Duffy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gravette Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gravette Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~508 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gravette Middle School
How many students attend Gravette Middle School?
Gravette Middle School has 508 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gravette, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gravette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gravette 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 Gravette Middle School?
26.1% of students at Gravette Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gravette Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gravette Middle School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Gravette, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gravette Middle School?
Gravette 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 Gravette Middle School rank among public schools in Gravette?
By Resource Investment Index, Gravette Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gravette, 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 Gravette on the city page.
Is Gravette Middle School a good school?
Gravette Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Gravette School District?
Besides Gravette Middle School, Gravette School District also operates Gravette High School (649 students), Glenn Duffy Elementary School (496 students), and Gravette Upper Elementary (480 students). See the Gravette School District district page for the complete list.
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