- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rogers, AR
Kirksey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kirksey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051197000304
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirksey Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirksey Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksey Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Rogers School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051197000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Kirksey Middle School shrank from 1,022 students in 2022-23 to 957 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 64.4 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 051197000304 · Rogers, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 13.9:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers High School (2,492 students)
Kirksey Middle School shrank from 1,022 students in 2022-23 to 957 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 64.4 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Kirksey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
2,492 students
- Rogers Heritag
Rogers Heritage High School
2,008 students
- Elmwood Middle
Elmwood Middle School
1,066 students
- This school 890
Kirksey Middle School
890 students
- Oakdale Middle 809
Oakdale Middle School
809 students
- Lingle Middle 643
Lingle Middle School
643 students
What this shows Kirksey Middle School reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirksey Middle School compares
Kirksey 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$11,519
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
White 34.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Kirksey Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rogers School District reports $11,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirksey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lingle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirksey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~890 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirksey Middle School
How many students attend Kirksey Middle School?
Kirksey Middle School has 890 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rogers, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,022 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirksey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirksey Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirksey Middle School?
39.7% of students at Kirksey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirksey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kirksey Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirksey Middle School?
Kirksey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Kirksey Middle School rank among middle schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksey Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Rogers, 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 Rogers on the city page.
What other schools are in Rogers School District?
Besides Kirksey Middle School, Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students), Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students), and Elmwood Middle School (1,066 students). See the Rogers School District district page for the complete list.