- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Gravette Middle School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 050684001394 · Gravette, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 13.4:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Gravette High School (649 students)
Gravette Middle School grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Gravette Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gravette High
Gravette High School
649 students
- This school
Gravette Middle School
508 students
- Glenn Duffy El
Glenn Duffy Elementary School
496 students
- Gravette Upper
Gravette Upper Elementary
480 students
What this shows Gravette Middle School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gravette Middle School compares
Gravette 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,608
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 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.
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
District finance for Gravette School District reports $11,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.