- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Pinkston Middle School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 050004300742 · Mountain Home, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 14:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mtn Home High Career Academics (1,523 students)
Pinkston Middle School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pinkston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mtn Home High
Mtn Home High Career Academics
1,523 students
- Hackler Interm
Hackler Intermediate School
837 students
- Nelson Wilks H 559
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
559 students
- This school 546
Pinkston Middle School
546 students
- Mountain Home 300
Mountain Home Kindergarten
300 students
- Guy Berry Coll 52
Guy Berry College and Career Academy
52 students
What this shows Pinkston Middle School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinkston Middle School compares
Pinkston Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,093
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 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.
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
District finance for Mountain Home School District reports $12,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~546 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 60.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.