- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Hamburg Middle School shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 050004201280 · Hamburg, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 14.3:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamburg High School (508 students)
Hamburg Middle School shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hamburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamburg High S
Hamburg High School
508 students
- Noble Elementa
Noble Elementary School
416 students
- This school
Hamburg Middle School
344 students
- Allbritton Ele
Allbritton Elementary School
293 students
- Portland Eleme 136
Portland Elementary School
136 students
What this shows Hamburg Middle School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamburg Middle School compares
Hamburg Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,386
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 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.
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
District finance for Hamburg School District reports $11,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.