- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prairie Grove, AR
Prairie Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051176001426
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Grove Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Prairie Grove · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Grove Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Grove Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Prairie Grove, AR.
School address
District: Prairie Grove School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051176001426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Prairie Grove Middle School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 051176001426 · Prairie Grove, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 22:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Grove Elem. School (763 students)
Prairie Grove Middle School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Prairie Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Grove
Prairie Grove Elem. School
763 students
- Prairie Grove
Prairie Grove High School
620 students
- This school
Prairie Grove Middle School
550 students
- Prairie Grove
Prairie Grove Junior High School
326 students
What this shows Prairie Grove Middle School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Grove Middle School compares
Prairie Grove 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 62% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 62% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,989
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Prairie Grove Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prairie Grove School District reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Grove Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Grove Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Grove Middle School
How many students attend Prairie Grove Middle School?
Prairie Grove Middle School has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prairie Grove, AR. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Middle School is 22:1, which is 62% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Grove Middle School?
22.5% of students at Prairie Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Grove Middle School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Prairie Grove, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Grove Middle School?
Prairie Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Prairie Grove Middle School rank among public schools in Prairie Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Grove Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Prairie Grove, 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 Prairie Grove School District?
Besides Prairie Grove Middle School, Prairie Grove School District also operates Prairie Grove Elem. School (763 students), Prairie Grove High School (620 students), and Prairie Grove Junior High School (326 students). See the Prairie Grove School District district page for the complete list.