- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springdale, AR
Hellstern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hellstern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051266001114
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hellstern Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hellstern Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hellstern Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Hellstern Middle School grew from 781 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 051266001114 · Springdale, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
849 enr · 13.3:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Hellstern Middle School grew from 781 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 64.8 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hellstern 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 849
Hellstern Middle School
849 students
What this shows Hellstern Middle School reports 849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hellstern Middle School compares
Hellstern Middle School is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 45% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.1%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Hellstern 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 Hellstern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hellstern 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 (~849 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hellstern Middle School
How many students attend Hellstern Middle School?
Hellstern Middle School has 849 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellstern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellstern Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Hellstern Middle School?
29.3% of students at Hellstern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hellstern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hellstern Middle School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hellstern Middle School?
Hellstern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hellstern Middle School rank among middle schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Hellstern Middle School ranks #2 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 Hellstern 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.