- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Bluff, AR
Robert F Morehead Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert F Morehead Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050002600252
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert F Morehead Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert F Morehead Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Morehead Middle School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Pine Bluff School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002600252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
195 on latest CCD 050002600252 · Pine Bluff, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 8.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Bluff High School (688 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 schools in Pine Bluff. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Robert F Morehead Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Bluff Hig
Pine Bluff High School
688 students
- Jack Robey Jr.
Jack Robey Jr. High School
594 students
- Thirty-Fourth
Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch.
399 students
- Matthews Eleme
Matthews Elementary School
367 students
- Southwood Elem
Southwood Elementary School
345 students
- This school 195
Robert F Morehead Middle School
195 students
What this shows Robert F Morehead Middle School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert F Morehead Middle School compares
Robert F Morehead Middle School vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 17% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$17,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 93.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine Bluff School District reports $17,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert F Morehead Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Robey Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthews Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert F Morehead Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert F Morehead Middle School
How many students attend Robert F Morehead Middle School?
Robert F Morehead Middle School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F Morehead Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F Morehead Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Robert F Morehead Middle School?
100.0% of students at Robert F Morehead Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert F Morehead Middle School?
Robert F Morehead Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert F Morehead Middle School rank among schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert F Morehead Middle School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Pine Bluff, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine Bluff School District?
Besides Robert F Morehead Middle School, Pine Bluff School District also operates Pine Bluff High School (688 students), Jack Robey Jr. High School (594 students), and Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch. (399 students). See the Pine Bluff School District district page for the complete list.