- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Rock, AR
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joe T. Robinson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051185001258
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe T. Robinson Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe T. Robinson Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe T. Robinson Middle School ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Joe T. Robinson Middle School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 051185001258 · Little Rock, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 12.4:1 · 96.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Joe T. Robinson Middle School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Joe T. Robinson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- Joe T. Robinso
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- Sylvan Hills M
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- This school
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
607 students
What this shows Joe T. Robinson Middle School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe T. Robinson Middle School compares
Joe T. Robinson 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 63% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Joe T. Robinson Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe T. Robinson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe T. Robinson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe T. Robinson Middle School
How many students attend Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School has 607 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
96.5% of students at Joe T. Robinson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joe T. Robinson Middle School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe T. Robinson Middle School?
Joe T. Robinson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Joe T. Robinson Middle School rank among middle schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe T. Robinson Middle School ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Joe T. Robinson Middle School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.