- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lavaca, AR
Lavaca Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lavaca Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050873000663
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lavaca Middle School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lavaca · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lavaca Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lavaca Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lavaca, AR.
School address
District: Lavaca School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050873000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lavaca Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 050873000663 · Lavaca, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 13:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Lavaca Elementary School (322 students)
Lavaca Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lavaca Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lavaca Element
Lavaca Elementary School
322 students
- Lavaca High Sc
Lavaca High School
245 students
- This school
Lavaca Middle School
234 students
What this shows Lavaca Middle School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lavaca Middle School compares
Lavaca 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,391
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Lavaca Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lavaca School District reports $11,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lavaca Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lavaca High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lavaca Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lavaca Middle School
How many students attend Lavaca Middle School?
Lavaca Middle School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lavaca, AR. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavaca Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavaca Middle School is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Lavaca Middle School?
33.3% of students at Lavaca Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lavaca Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lavaca Middle School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Lavaca, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lavaca Middle School?
Lavaca Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Lavaca Middle School rank among public schools in Lavaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Lavaca Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lavaca, 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 Lavaca School District?
Besides Lavaca Middle School, Lavaca School District also operates Lavaca Elementary School (322 students) and Lavaca High School (245 students). See the Lavaca School District district page for the complete list.