- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Altus, AR
Ozark Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ozark Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051101001090
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ozark Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 266
- students enrolled
Ozark Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ozark School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051101001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ozark Middle School grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 051101001090 · Altus, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 16.6:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Ozark High School (629 students)
Ozark Middle School grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Ozark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ozark High Sch
Ozark High School
629 students
- Elgin B Milton
Elgin B Milton Primary School
527 students
- This school
Ozark Middle School
266 students
- Ozark Upper El 251
Ozark Upper Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Ozark Middle School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ozark Middle School compares
Ozark Middle School is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
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
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,777
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Ozark Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark School District reports $11,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ozark Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elgin B Milton Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ozark Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ozark Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ozark Middle School
How many students attend Ozark Middle School?
Ozark Middle School has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Altus, AR. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ozark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ozark 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 Ozark Middle School?
47.0% of students at Ozark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ozark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ozark Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Altus, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ozark Middle School?
Ozark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ozark School District?
Besides Ozark Middle School, Ozark School District also operates Ozark High School (629 students), Elgin B Milton Primary School (527 students), and Ozark Upper Elementary School (251 students). See the Ozark School District district page for the complete list.