- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bentonville, AR
Spring Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050306000160
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Hill Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 16
- elementary schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Hill Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Middle School ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Spring Hill Middle School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 050306000160 · Bentonville, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 14.4:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
Spring Hill Middle School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Spring Hill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentonville Hi
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- Centerton Gamb 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- Lincoln Junior 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- This school 576
Spring Hill Middle School
576 students
What this shows Spring Hill Middle School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Hill Middle School compares
Spring Hill 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 81% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 56% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$12,377
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 5.7%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Spring Hill Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bentonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Hill Middle School
How many students attend Spring Hill Middle School?
Spring Hill Middle School has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Hill Middle School?
11.1% of students at Spring Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Hill Middle School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Hill Middle School?
Spring Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Spring Hill Middle School rank among elementary schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill Middle School ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, 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 Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Spring Hill Middle School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.