Enrollment
743
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Siloam Springs, AR
Siloam Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Siloam Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051245001004
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siloam Springs Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Siloam Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Siloam Springs Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siloam Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Siloam Springs, AR.
School address
District: Siloam Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051245001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siloam Springs Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Siloam Springs Middle School
Siloam Springs Middle School is a large middle school in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, enrolling 743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 743 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 193 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Siloam Springs School District also operates Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter (1,475 students) and Southside Elementary School (699 students) alongside Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs Middle School compares
Siloam Springs 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 62% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$11,814
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Siloam Springs Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Siloam Springs School District, which includes Siloam Springs Middle School.
$11,814
Per student
-4%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 47.6%
Federal 18.8%
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 Siloam Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Siloam Springs Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delbert Pete & Pat Allen Ele | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siloam Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~743 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Siloam Springs Middle School
How many students attend Siloam Springs Middle School?
Siloam Springs Middle School has 743 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Siloam Springs, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siloam Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siloam Springs Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Siloam Springs Middle School?
41.0% of students at Siloam Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siloam Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Siloam Springs Middle School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Siloam Springs, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siloam Springs Middle School?
Siloam Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Siloam Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Siloam Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Siloam Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Siloam Springs, 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 Siloam Springs on the city page.
Is Siloam Springs Middle School a good school?
Siloam Springs Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more 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 Siloam Springs School District?
Besides Siloam Springs Middle School, Siloam Springs School District also operates Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter (1,475 students), Southside Elementary School (699 students), and Siloam Springs Intermediate School (684 students). See the Siloam Springs School District district page for the complete list.
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