- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, AR
Randall G. Lynch Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Randall G. Lynch Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050609000854
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randall G. Lynch Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Randall G. Lynch Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randall G. Lynch Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, AR.
School address
District: Farmington School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050609000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Randall G. Lynch Middle School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 050609000854 · Farmington, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 19.9:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (690 students)
Randall G. Lynch Middle School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Randall G. Lynch Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
690 students
- Farmington Fre
Farmington Freshman Academy
680 students
- This school
Randall G. Lynch Middle School
638 students
- Jerry Pop Will
Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch
471 students
- Bob Folsom Ele
Bob Folsom Elementary School
438 students
What this shows Randall G. Lynch Middle School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randall G. Lynch Middle School compares
Randall G. Lynch 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 70% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,670
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 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Randall G. Lynch Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington School District reports $9,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randall G. Lynch Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bob Folsom Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randall G. Lynch Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randall G. Lynch Middle School
How many students attend Randall G. Lynch Middle School?
Randall G. Lynch Middle School has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, AR. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall G. Lynch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall G. Lynch Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randall G. Lynch Middle School?
17.9% of students at Randall G. Lynch Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randall G. Lynch Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Randall G. Lynch Middle School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Farmington, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randall G. Lynch Middle School?
Randall G. Lynch Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Randall G. Lynch Middle School rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Randall G. Lynch Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Farmington, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington School District?
Besides Randall G. Lynch Middle School, Farmington School District also operates Farmington High School (690 students), Farmington Freshman Academy (680 students), and Jerry Pop Williams Elem Sch (471 students). See the Farmington School District district page for the complete list.