- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Quitman Middle School grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 051188001664 · Quitman, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 13.1:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman Elementary School (432 students)
Quitman Middle School grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Quitman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman Elemen
Quitman Elementary School
432 students
- Quitman High S
Quitman High School
308 students
- This school
Quitman Middle School
210 students
What this shows Quitman Middle School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman Middle School compares
Quitman Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,511
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 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.
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
District finance for Quitman School District reports $10,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~210 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.