- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Heber Springs, AR
Heber Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heber Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050756000468
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heber Springs Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Heber Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Heber Springs Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heber Springs Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Heber Springs, AR.
School address
District: Heber Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050756000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Heber Springs Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 050756000468 · Heber Springs, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 16.3:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Heber Springs Elem. School (743 students)
Heber Springs Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Heber Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heber Springs
Heber Springs Elem. School
743 students
- Heber Springs
Heber Springs High School
483 students
- This school
Heber Springs Middle School
391 students
What this shows Heber Springs Middle School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heber Springs Middle School compares
Heber Springs Middle 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 74% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,613
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Heber Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Heber Springs School District reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heber Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heber Springs Elem. School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heber Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heber Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heber Springs Middle School
How many students attend Heber Springs Middle School?
Heber Springs Middle School has 391 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Heber Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heber Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heber Springs Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heber Springs Middle School?
35.5% of students at Heber Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heber Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heber Springs Middle School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Heber Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heber Springs Middle School?
Heber Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Heber Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Heber Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Heber Springs Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Heber Springs, 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 Heber Springs School District?
Besides Heber Springs Middle School, Heber Springs School District also operates Heber Springs Elem. School (743 students) and Heber Springs High School (483 students). See the Heber Springs School District district page for the complete list.