Enrollment
890
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirksey Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kirksey Middle School
Kirksey Middle School is a large middle school in Rogers, Arkansas, enrolling 890 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 890 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (35%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 279 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 890 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students) and Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students) alongside Kirksey Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kirksey Middle School compares
Kirksey Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rogers School District, which includes Kirksey Middle School.
$10,977
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 36.7%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~890 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kirksey Middle School a good school?
Kirksey Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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