- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springdale, AR
Helen Tyson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Helen Tyson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051266000237
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Tyson Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen Tyson Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Tyson Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
Helen Tyson Middle School shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-111 students YoY 051266000237 · Springdale, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 11.9:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Helen Tyson Middle School shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Helen Tyson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 676
Helen Tyson Middle School
676 students
What this shows Helen Tyson Middle School reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Tyson Middle School compares
Helen Tyson 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$12,146
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 21.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Helen Tyson Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helen Tyson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen Tyson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen Tyson Middle School
How many students attend Helen Tyson Middle School?
Helen Tyson Middle School has 676 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), down 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Tyson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Tyson Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Helen Tyson Middle School?
66.8% of students at Helen Tyson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen Tyson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Helen Tyson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Tyson Middle School?
Helen Tyson Middle 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 Helen Tyson Middle School rank among middle schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Tyson Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Helen Tyson Middle School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.