- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pea Ridge Middle School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 050303000169 · Pea Ridge, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 20.2:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pea Ridge Junior High School (643 students)
Pea Ridge Middle School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pea Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pea Ridge Juni
Pea Ridge Junior High School
643 students
- Pea Ridge High
Pea Ridge High School
597 students
- Pea Ridge Prim
Pea Ridge Primary School
587 students
- This school
Pea Ridge Middle School
444 students
- Pea Ridge Inte
Pea Ridge Intermediate School
399 students
What this shows Pea Ridge Middle School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pea Ridge Middle School compares
Pea Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,296
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
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.
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
District finance for Pea Ridge School District reports $10,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~444 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.