Enrollment
322
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Star City, AR
Star City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Star City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050002801043
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star City Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Star City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Star City Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star City Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Star City, AR.
School address
District: Star City School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002801043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star City Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Star City Middle School
Star City Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Star City, Arkansas, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.5% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 203 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 322 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Star City School District also operates Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School (679 students) and Star City High School (459 students) alongside Star City 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 Star City Middle School compares
Star City 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.0 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 66.1%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Star City 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 Star City School District, which includes Star City Middle School.
$12,820
Per student
+5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 50.5%
Federal 26.8%
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 Star City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Star City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~322 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Star City Middle School
How many students attend Star City Middle School?
Star City Middle School has 322 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Star City, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star City Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Star City Middle School?
54.5% of students at Star City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Star City Middle School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Star City, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star City Middle School?
Star City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Star City Middle School rank among public schools in Star City?
By Resource Investment Index, Star City Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Star City, 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 Star City on the city page.
Is Star City Middle School a good school?
Star City Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Star City School District?
Besides Star City Middle School, Star City School District also operates Star City Jimmy Brown Elementary School (679 students) and Star City High School (459 students). See the Star City School District district page for the complete list.
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