- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van Buren, AR
Northridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051341000393
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Van Buren · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Van Buren, AR.
School address
District: Van Buren School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051341000393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Northridge Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 051341000393 · Van Buren, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 16.6:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren High School (1,232 students)
Northridge Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Northridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Buren High
Van Buren High School
1,232 students
- This school
Northridge Middle School
713 students
- Butterfield Ju
Butterfield Junior High School
557 students
- Van Buren Fres 468
Van Buren Freshman Academy
468 students
- J. J. Izard El 466
J. J. Izard Elementary School
466 students
- James R. Tate 459
James R. Tate Elem. School
459 students
What this shows Northridge Middle School reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge Middle School compares
Northridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$11,315
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Northridge Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Buren School District reports $11,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Freshman Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Izard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James R. Tate Elem. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge Middle School
How many students attend Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has 713 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van Buren, AR. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge Middle School?
31.2% of students at Northridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Van Buren, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Northridge Middle School rank among public schools in Van Buren?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren School District?
Besides Northridge Middle School, Van Buren School District also operates Van Buren High School (1,232 students), Butterfield Junior High School (557 students), and Van Buren Freshman Academy (468 students). See the Van Buren School District district page for the complete list.