- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rogers, AR
Lingle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lingle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051197000328
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lingle Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lingle Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lingle Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Rogers School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051197000328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Lingle Middle School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.1 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 051197000328 · Rogers, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 10.5:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers High School (2,492 students)
Lingle Middle School held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.1 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lingle 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
- Kirksey Middle 890
Kirksey Middle School
890 students
- Oakdale Middle 809
Oakdale Middle School
809 students
- This school 643
Lingle Middle School
643 students
What this shows Lingle Middle School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lingle Middle School compares
Lingle 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 24% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 46.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Lingle 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 Lingle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lingle 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
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lingle Middle School
How many students attend Lingle Middle School?
Lingle Middle School has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rogers, AR. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lingle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lingle Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 33% 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 Lingle Middle School?
44.0% of students at Lingle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lingle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lingle Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lingle Middle School?
Lingle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Lingle Middle School rank among middle schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Lingle Middle School ranks #1 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 Lingle 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.