- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bauxite, AR
Miner Academy
Federal NCES profile for Miner Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050279001590Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miner Academy earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bauxite · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Miner Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miner Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bauxite, AR.
School address
District: Bauxite School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050279001590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Miner Academy shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-81.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 1.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 050279001590 · Bauxite, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
48 enr · 9.6:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Haven Elementary School (753 students)
Miner Academy shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-81.3%). Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 1.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Miner Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Haven Ele
Pine Haven Elementary School
753 students
- Bauxite High S
Bauxite High School
551 students
- Bauxite Middle
Bauxite Middle School
413 students
- This school 48
Miner Academy
48 students
What this shows Miner Academy reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miner Academy compares
Miner Academy 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 20% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,975
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 48 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bauxite School District reports $9,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miner Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Haven Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bauxite High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bauxite Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miner Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miner Academy
How many students attend Miner Academy?
Miner Academy has 48 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bauxite, AR. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 9 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miner Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Miner Academy is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Miner Academy?
29.2% of students at Miner Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miner Academy?
Miner Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Miner Academy rank among public schools in Bauxite?
By Resource Investment Index, Miner Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bauxite, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bauxite School District?
Besides Miner Academy, Bauxite School District also operates Pine Haven Elementary School (753 students), Bauxite High School (551 students), and Bauxite Middle School (413 students). See the Bauxite School District district page for the complete list.