- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountainburg, AR
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051026001698Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mountainburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mountainburg, AR.
School address
District: Mountainburg School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051026001698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-22.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 051026001698 · Mountainburg, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
132 enr · 9.4:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountainburg Elementary School (338 students)
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-22.8%). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountainburg E
Mountainburg Elementary School
338 students
- Mountainburg H
Mountainburg High School
185 students
- This school 132
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
132 students
What this shows Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy compares
Mountainburg Middle School Brain 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% 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
28.8%
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
$12,486
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 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountainburg School District reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
How many students attend Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountainburg, AR. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is 9.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 40% 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 Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?
98.9% of students at Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Mountainburg, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy?
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy rank among public schools in Mountainburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mountainburg, 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 Mountainburg School District?
Besides Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy, Mountainburg School District also operates Mountainburg Elementary School (338 students) and Mountainburg High School (185 students). See the Mountainburg School District district page for the complete list.