- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springdale, AR
J. O. Kelly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J. O. Kelly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051266000233
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. O. Kelly Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
J. O. Kelly Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. O. Kelly Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
J. O. Kelly Middle School grew from 564 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 051266000233 · Springdale, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 12.1:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
J. O. Kelly Middle School grew from 564 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
J. O. Kelly 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 663
J. O. Kelly Middle School
663 students
What this shows J. O. Kelly Middle School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. O. Kelly Middle School compares
J. O. Kelly 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.0%
White 8.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, J. O. Kelly 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 J. O. Kelly 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 | Lower 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 J. O. Kelly 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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. O. Kelly Middle School
How many students attend J. O. Kelly Middle School?
J. O. Kelly Middle School has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. O. Kelly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. O. Kelly Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 J. O. Kelly Middle School?
75.5% of students at J. O. Kelly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. O. Kelly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J. O. Kelly Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. O. Kelly Middle School?
J. O. Kelly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 J. O. Kelly Middle School rank among middle schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, J. O. Kelly Middle School ranks #3 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 J. O. Kelly 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.