- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mansfield, AR
Mansfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050933000671
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mansfield, AR.
School address
District: Mansfield School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050933000671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mansfield Middle School grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 050933000671 · Mansfield, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 11.8:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Elementary School (278 students)
Mansfield Middle School grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mansfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Elem
Mansfield Elementary School
278 students
- This school
Mansfield Middle School
259 students
- Mansfield High
Mansfield High School
214 students
What this shows Mansfield Middle School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mansfield Middle School compares
Mansfield Middle School is a growing 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 33% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,195
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Mansfield Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield School District reports $12,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mansfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mansfield Middle School
How many students attend Mansfield Middle School?
Mansfield Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mansfield, AR. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Mansfield Middle School?
46.6% of students at Mansfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield Middle School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Mansfield, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield Middle School?
Mansfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Mansfield Middle School rank among public schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield School District?
Besides Mansfield Middle School, Mansfield School District also operates Mansfield Elementary School (278 students) and Mansfield High School (214 students). See the Mansfield School District district page for the complete list.