Enrollment
670
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayetteville, AR
Mcnair Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcnair Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050612000856
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnair Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnair Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnair Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcnair Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcnair Middle School
Mcnair Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Fayetteville, Arkansas, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #79, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 670 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students) and Woodland Junior High School (765 students) alongside Mcnair Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcnair Middle School compares
Mcnair Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 80% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 67% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$12,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Mcnair Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayetteville School District, which includes Mcnair Middle School.
$12,415
Per student
+1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.9%
State 25.7%
Federal 12.4%
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.
How Mcnair Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramay Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owl Creek School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcnair Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcnair Middle School
How many students attend Mcnair Middle School?
Mcnair Middle School has 670 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayetteville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnair Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcnair Middle School?
11.9% of students at Mcnair Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnair Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcnair Middle School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnair Middle School?
Mcnair Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcnair Middle School rank among elementary schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnair Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
Is Mcnair Middle School a good school?
Mcnair Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Besides Mcnair Middle School, Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students), Woodland Junior High School (765 students), and Ramay Junior High School (761 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.
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