Enrollment
546
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mountain Home, AR
Pinkston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pinkston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050004300742
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinkston Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinkston Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinkston Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Mountain Home, AR.
School address
District: Mountain Home School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004300742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinkston Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinkston Middle School
Pinkston Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mountain Home, Arkansas, enrolling 546 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 142 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 546 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mountain Home School District also operates Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students) and Hackler Intermediate School (837 students) alongside Pinkston 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 Pinkston Middle School compares
Pinkston 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 52% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$10,521
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Pinkston 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 Mountain Home School District, which includes Pinkston Middle School.
$10,521
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 34.8%
Federal 19.4%
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 Pinkston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn Home High Career Academics | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hackler Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Home Kindergarten | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guy Berry College and Career Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinkston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle 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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pinkston Middle School
How many students attend Pinkston Middle School?
Pinkston Middle School has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mountain Home, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinkston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinkston Middle School is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinkston Middle School?
33.0% of students at Pinkston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinkston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pinkston Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinkston Middle School?
Pinkston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinkston Middle School rank among public schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinkston Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home on the city page.
Is Pinkston Middle School a good school?
Pinkston Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Mountain Home School District?
Besides Pinkston Middle School, Mountain Home School District also operates Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students), Hackler Intermediate School (837 students), and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary (559 students). See the Mountain Home School District district page for the complete list.
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