Enrollment
210
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quitman, AR
Quitman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Quitman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051188001664
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quitman, AR.
School address
District: Quitman School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051188001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quitman Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quitman Middle School
Quitman Middle School is a small middle school in Quitman, Arkansas, enrolling 210 students.
At 13.1:1, 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 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 105 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Quitman School District also operates Quitman Elementary School (432 students) and Quitman High School (308 students) alongside Quitman 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 Quitman Middle School compares
Quitman 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$10,355
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 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Quitman 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 Quitman School District, which includes Quitman Middle School.
$10,355
Per student
-15%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 22.6%
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 Quitman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quitman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Quitman Middle School
How many students attend Quitman Middle School?
Quitman Middle School has 210 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quitman, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quitman Middle School?
36.0% of students at Quitman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Quitman Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Quitman, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman Middle School?
Quitman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Quitman Middle School rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quitman, 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 Quitman on the city page.
Is Quitman Middle School a good school?
Quitman Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Quitman School District?
Besides Quitman Middle School, Quitman School District also operates Quitman Elementary School (432 students) and Quitman High School (308 students). See the Quitman School District district page for the complete list.
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