- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarksville, AR
Kraus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kraus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050438000154
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kraus Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kraus Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kraus Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Clarksville, AR.
School address
District: Clarksville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050438000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Kraus Middle School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 050438000154 · Clarksville, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.2:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarksville High School (598 students)
Kraus Middle School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Kraus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High School
598 students
- Clarksville Ju
Clarksville Junior High School
403 students
- Clarksville Pr
Clarksville Primary School
385 students
- Clarksville In
Clarksville Intermediate School
380 students
- This school
Kraus Middle School
370 students
- Clarksville El
Clarksville Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Kraus Middle School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kraus Middle School compares
Kraus 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,127
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Kraus Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarksville School District reports $12,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kraus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kraus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 5/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kraus Middle School
How many students attend Kraus Middle School?
Kraus Middle School has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarksville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kraus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kraus Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Kraus Middle School?
53.3% of students at Kraus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kraus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kraus Middle School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Clarksville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kraus Middle School?
Kraus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Kraus Middle School rank among public schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kraus Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Clarksville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarksville School District?
Besides Kraus Middle School, Clarksville School District also operates Clarksville High School (598 students), Clarksville Junior High School (403 students), and Clarksville Primary School (385 students). See the Clarksville School District district page for the complete list.