Enrollment
444
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pea Ridge, AR
Pea Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pea Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050303000169
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pea Ridge Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pea Ridge · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pea Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pea Ridge, AR.
School address
District: Pea Ridge School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050303000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pea Ridge Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pea Ridge Middle School
Pea Ridge Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, enrolling 444 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Arkansas schools and 49% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Arkansas average.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pea Ridge School District also operates Pea Ridge Junior High School (643 students) and Pea Ridge High School (597 students) alongside Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge Middle School compares
Pea Ridge 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 61% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 96% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,241
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 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 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge School District, which includes Pea Ridge Middle School.
$10,241
Per student
-16%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 63.1%
Federal 11.4%
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 Pea Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pea Ridge Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pea Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary 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 (~444 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pea Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Pea Ridge Middle School?
Pea Ridge Middle School has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pea Ridge, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pea Ridge Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 49% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pea Ridge Middle School?
22.8% of students at Pea Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pea Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pea Ridge Middle School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Pea Ridge, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pea Ridge Middle School?
Pea Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pea Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Pea Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Pea Ridge Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pea 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 Pea Ridge on the city page.
Is Pea Ridge Middle School a good school?
Pea Ridge Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. 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 Pea Ridge School District?
Besides Pea Ridge Middle School, Pea Ridge School District also operates Pea Ridge Junior High School (643 students), Pea Ridge High School (597 students), and Pea Ridge Primary School (587 students). See the Pea Ridge School District district page for the complete list.
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