- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mcnair Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 050612000856 · Fayetteville, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 15.6:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students)
Mcnair Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mcnair Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- Ramay Junior H 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- This school 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- Owl Creek Scho 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- Holcomb Elemen 603
Holcomb Elementary School
603 students
What this shows Mcnair Middle School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcnair Middle School compares
Mcnair 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,085
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
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.
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
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~670 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.