- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fouke, AR
Paulette Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paulette Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050636000299
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paulette Smith Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fouke · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paulette Smith Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paulette Smith Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fouke, AR.
School address
District: Fouke School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050636000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Paulette Smith Middle School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 050636000299 · Fouke, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.8:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fouke Elementary School (514 students)
Paulette Smith Middle School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Paulette Smith Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fouke Elementa
Fouke Elementary School
514 students
- Fouke High Sch
Fouke High School
349 students
- This school
Paulette Smith Middle School
244 students
What this shows Paulette Smith Middle School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paulette Smith Middle School compares
Paulette Smith 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$10,769
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 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Paulette Smith Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fouke School District reports $10,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paulette Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouke Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fouke High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paulette Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paulette Smith Middle School
How many students attend Paulette Smith Middle School?
Paulette Smith Middle School has 244 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fouke, AR. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paulette Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paulette Smith Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Paulette Smith Middle School?
44.2% of students at Paulette Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paulette Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paulette Smith Middle School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Fouke, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paulette Smith Middle School?
Paulette Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Paulette Smith Middle School rank among public schools in Fouke?
By Resource Investment Index, Paulette Smith Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fouke, 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 Fouke School District?
Besides Paulette Smith Middle School, Fouke School District also operates Fouke Elementary School (514 students) and Fouke High School (349 students). See the Fouke School District district page for the complete list.