- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maumelle, AR
Maumelle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maumelle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051185001106
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maumelle Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Maumelle · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maumelle Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maumelle Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Maumelle, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Maumelle Middle School shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 051185001106 · Maumelle, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 8.7:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Maumelle Middle School shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Maumelle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- Joe T. Robinso
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- Sylvan Hills M
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- This school
Maumelle Middle School
498 students
What this shows Maumelle Middle School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maumelle Middle School compares
Maumelle Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 16% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.0%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Maumelle Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maumelle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maumelle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maumelle Middle School
How many students attend Maumelle Middle School?
Maumelle Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maumelle, AR. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maumelle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maumelle Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 45% 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 Maumelle Middle School?
43.1% of students at Maumelle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maumelle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maumelle Middle School is African American at 59.0% of enrollment, in Maumelle, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maumelle Middle School?
Maumelle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Maumelle Middle School rank among public schools in Maumelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Maumelle Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Maumelle, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maumelle on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Maumelle Middle School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.