Enrollment
548
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
Federal NCES profile for North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051068001678
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: N. Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051068001678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in North Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 548 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 548 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 412 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 548 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students) and Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students) alongside North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus.
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 North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus compares
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$12,584
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 243 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.2 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
African American 63.3%
White 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for N. Little Rock School District, which includes North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus.
$12,584
Per student
+3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 44.0%
Federal 22.2%
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 North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeroad Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Center of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
How many students attend North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus?
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus has 548 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus?
100.0% of students at North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus?
The largest demographic group at North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus is African American at 63.3% of enrollment, in North Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus?
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus rank among middle schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in North Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in North Little Rock on the city page.
Is North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus a good school?
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 N. Little Rock School District?
Besides North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus, N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students), Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students), and Ridgeroad Elementary School (516 students). See the N. Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.
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