Enrollment
664
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 050005905141 Charter school
Maumelle Charter Middle School — Maumelle, AR
Federal NCES profile for Maumelle Charter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Academics Plus Charter School · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maumelle Charter Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Maumelle Charter Middle School reports 664 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% above the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 78% below the Arkansas average and 75% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Academics Plus Charter School spends $10,804 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.0% from local sources (property taxes), 77.5% from the state, and 18.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maumelle Charter Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 45% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 78% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 78% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
— 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,804
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 664 Top 85% in Arkansas — larger than 15% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 19.7:1 +45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.0% -78% vs state
NCES ID 050005905141
Student demographics
White 66.9%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academics Plus Charter School, which includes Maumelle Charter Middle School.
$10,804
Per student
-24%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.0%
State 77.5%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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Frequently asked questions about Maumelle Charter Middle School
How many students attend Maumelle Charter Middle School?
Maumelle Charter Middle School has 664 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in MAUMELLE, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maumelle Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maumelle Charter Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 45% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maumelle Charter Middle School?
13.0% of students at Maumelle Charter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maumelle Charter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maumelle Charter Middle School is White at 66.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in MAUMELLE, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maumelle Charter Middle School?
Maumelle Charter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.