- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Siloam Springs Middle School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 051245001004 · Siloam Springs, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 15.2:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter (1,475 students)
Siloam Springs Middle School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Siloam Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter
1,475 students
- This school
Siloam Springs Middle School
743 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
699 students
- Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs Intermediate School
684 students
- Delbert Pete &
Delbert Pete & Pat Allen Ele
671 students
- Northside Elem 430
Northside Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Siloam Springs Middle School reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Siloam Springs Middle School compares
Siloam Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,504
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
Counselors2.5 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.
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
District finance for Siloam Springs School District reports $11,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~743 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.