- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mena, AR
Mena Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mena Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050975000714
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mena Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Mena · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mena Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mena Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mena, AR.
School address
District: Mena School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050975000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mena Middle School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 050975000714 · Mena, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 13.1:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mena High School (503 students)
Mena Middle School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mena Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mena High Scho
Mena High School
503 students
- Holly Harshman
Holly Harshman Elem. School
438 students
- This school
Mena Middle School
393 students
- Louise Durham
Louise Durham Elem. School
357 students
- Polk County Vi 12
Polk County Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Mena Middle School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mena Middle School compares
Mena 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$13,089
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Mena Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mena School District reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mena Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mena High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Harshman Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise Durham Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk County Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mena Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 89/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mena Middle School
How many students attend Mena Middle School?
Mena Middle School has 393 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mena Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mena Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Mena Middle School?
48.8% of students at Mena Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mena Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mena Middle School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Mena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mena Middle School?
Mena Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Mena Middle School rank among public schools in Mena?
By Resource Investment Index, Mena Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mena, 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 Mena on the city page.
What other schools are in Mena School District?
Besides Mena Middle School, Mena School District also operates Mena High School (503 students), Holly Harshman Elem. School (438 students), and Louise Durham Elem. School (357 students). See the Mena School District district page for the complete list.