Enrollment
109
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Center Ridge, AR
Nemo Vista Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nemo Vista Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051041001493
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nemo Vista Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Center Ridge · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nemo Vista Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nemo Vista Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Ridge, AR.
School address
District: Nemo Vista School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051041001493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nemo Vista Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nemo Vista Middle School
Nemo Vista Middle School is a small middle school in Center Ridge, Arkansas, enrolling 109 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Arkansas schools, with 109 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #9.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nemo Vista School District also operates Nemo Vista Elementary School (274 students) and Nemo Vista High School (130 students) alongside Nemo Vista Middle School.
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 Nemo Vista Middle School compares
Nemo Vista Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 27% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,897
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Nemo Vista Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nemo Vista School District, which includes Nemo Vista Middle School.
$11,897
Per student
-3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 33.3%
Federal 19.6%
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 Nemo Vista Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemo Vista Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nemo Vista High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nemo Vista Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 2.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar middle 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 (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nemo Vista Middle School
How many students attend Nemo Vista Middle School?
Nemo Vista Middle School has 109 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Center Ridge, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nemo Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nemo Vista Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Nemo Vista Middle School?
45.5% of students at Nemo Vista Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nemo Vista Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nemo Vista Middle School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Center Ridge, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nemo Vista Middle School?
Nemo Vista Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Nemo Vista Middle School rank among public schools in Center Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Nemo Vista Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Ridge, 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 Center Ridge on the city page.
Is Nemo Vista Middle School a good school?
Nemo Vista Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Nemo Vista School District?
Besides Nemo Vista Middle School, Nemo Vista School District also operates Nemo Vista Elementary School (274 students) and Nemo Vista High School (130 students). See the Nemo Vista School District district page for the complete list.
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