- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mabelvale, AR
Mabelvale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mabelvale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050900001388
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mabelvale Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mabelvale · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mabelvale Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mabelvale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mabelvale, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mabelvale Middle School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 050900001388 · Mabelvale, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 11.1:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Mabelvale Middle School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mabelvale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,371 students
- Little Rock So
Little Rock Southwest High School
2,045 students
- Parkview Magne
Parkview Magnet High School
1,072 students
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- This school 477
Mabelvale Middle School
477 students
What this shows Mabelvale Middle School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mabelvale Middle School compares
Mabelvale 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.0%
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
$15,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
White 6.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Mabelvale Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Rock School District reports $15,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mabelvale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mabelvale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mabelvale Middle School
How many students attend Mabelvale Middle School?
Mabelvale Middle School has 477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mabelvale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mabelvale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mabelvale Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Mabelvale Middle School?
76.4% of students at Mabelvale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mabelvale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mabelvale Middle School is African American at 59.1% of enrollment, in Mabelvale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mabelvale Middle School?
Mabelvale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mabelvale Middle School rank among public schools in Mabelvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mabelvale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mabelvale, 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 Little Rock School District?
Besides Mabelvale Middle School, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.