- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntsville, AR
Huntsville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Huntsville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050813000539
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntsville Middle School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntsville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Huntsville, AR.
School address
District: Huntsville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050813000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Huntsville Middle School grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 050813000539 · Huntsville, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 10.9:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntsville High School (581 students)
Huntsville Middle School grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Huntsville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
581 students
- Watson Primary
Watson Primary School
516 students
- Huntsville Int
Huntsville Intermediate Sch
479 students
- This school
Huntsville Middle School
470 students
- St. Paul Eleme 121
St. Paul Elementary School
121 students
- St. Paul High 120
St. Paul High School
120 students
What this shows Huntsville Middle School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntsville Middle School compares
Huntsville 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 27% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,577
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Huntsville Middle School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville School District reports $11,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntsville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Paul Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Paul High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntsville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntsville Middle School
How many students attend Huntsville Middle School?
Huntsville Middle School has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntsville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntsville Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Huntsville Middle School?
53.0% of students at Huntsville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntsville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Huntsville Middle School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntsville Middle School?
Huntsville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Huntsville Middle School rank among public schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville School District?
Besides Huntsville Middle School, Huntsville School District also operates Huntsville High School (581 students), Watson Primary School (516 students), and Huntsville Intermediate Sch (479 students). See the Huntsville School District district page for the complete list.