- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lamar, AR
Lamar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050870000994
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lamar, AR.
School address
District: Lamar School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050870000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lamar Middle School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 050870000994 · Lamar, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.8:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamar Elementary School (590 students)
Lamar Middle School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lamar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamar Elementa
Lamar Elementary School
590 students
- Lamar High Sch
Lamar High School
370 students
- This school
Lamar Middle School
294 students
What this shows Lamar Middle School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Middle School compares
Lamar 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,438
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Lamar Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar School District reports $12,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar Middle School
How many students attend Lamar Middle School?
Lamar Middle School has 294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lamar, AR. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Lamar Middle School?
43.9% of students at Lamar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Middle School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Lamar, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Middle School?
Lamar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Lamar Middle School rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lamar, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamar School District?
Besides Lamar Middle School, Lamar School District also operates Lamar Elementary School (590 students) and Lamar High School (370 students). See the Lamar School District district page for the complete list.