Enrollment
48
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miner Academy compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miner Academy
Miner Academy is a small charter combined-grade school in Bauxite, Arkansas, enrolling 48 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.2% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Arkansas average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Arkansas schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 48 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bauxite School District spends $9,437 per pupil, 23% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bauxite School District also operates Pine Haven Elementary School (753 students) and Bauxite High School (551 students) alongside Miner Academy.
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 Miner Academy compares
Miner Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bauxite School District, which includes Miner Academy.
$9,437
Per student
-23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 62.4%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~48 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bauxite on the city page.
Is Miner Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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