- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain Home, AR
Hackler Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Hackler Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050004301522
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hackler Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hackler Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hackler Intermediate School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Mountain Home, AR.
School address
District: Mountain Home School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004301522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Hackler Intermediate School held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 050004301522 · Mountain Home, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 17.8:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students)
Hackler Intermediate School held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hackler Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mtn Home High
Mtn Home High Career Academics
1,523 students
- This school
Hackler Intermediate School
837 students
- Nelson Wilks H 559
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
559 students
- Pinkston Middl 546
Pinkston Middle School
546 students
- Mountain Home 300
Mountain Home Kindergarten
300 students
- Guy Berry Coll 52
Guy Berry College and Career Academy
52 students
What this shows Hackler Intermediate School reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hackler Intermediate School compares
Hackler Intermediate 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,093
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Hackler Intermediate School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountain Home School District reports $12,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hackler Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn Home High Career Academics | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinkston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Home Kindergarten | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy Berry College and Career Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hackler Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hackler Intermediate School
How many students attend Hackler Intermediate School?
Hackler Intermediate School has 837 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain Home, AR. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackler Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackler Intermediate School is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hackler Intermediate School?
34.1% of students at Hackler Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hackler Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hackler Intermediate School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hackler Intermediate School?
Hackler Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hackler Intermediate School rank among public schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, Hackler Intermediate School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain Home School District?
Besides Hackler Intermediate School, Mountain Home School District also operates Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students), Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary (559 students), and Pinkston Middle School (546 students). See the Mountain Home School District district page for the complete list.