Enrollment
344
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamburg, AR
Hamburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hamburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050004201280
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamburg Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hamburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamburg Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamburg Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hamburg, AR.
School address
District: Hamburg School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004201280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamburg Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamburg Middle School
Hamburg Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hamburg, Arkansas, enrolling 344 students.
At 14.3:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.8% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 88 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 344 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hamburg School District also operates Hamburg High School (508 students) and Noble Elementary School (416 students) alongside Hamburg 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 Hamburg Middle School compares
Hamburg 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$10,954
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Hamburg 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 Hamburg School District, which includes Hamburg Middle School.
$10,954
Per student
-11%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 19.7%
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 Hamburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noble Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allbritton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~344 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hamburg Middle School
How many students attend Hamburg Middle School?
Hamburg Middle School has 344 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamburg, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamburg Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamburg Middle School?
50.8% of students at Hamburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hamburg Middle School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Hamburg, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamburg Middle School?
Hamburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hamburg Middle School rank among public schools in Hamburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamburg Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg on the city page.
Is Hamburg Middle School a good school?
Hamburg Middle School earns 48/100 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 Hamburg School District?
Besides Hamburg Middle School, Hamburg School District also operates Hamburg High School (508 students), Noble Elementary School (416 students), and Allbritton Elementary School (293 students). See the Hamburg School District district page for the complete list.
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