Enrollment
253
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley Springs, AR
Valley Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051335000678
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Springs Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Valley Springs · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Springs Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valley Springs, AR.
School address
District: Valley Springs School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051335000678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Springs Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Springs Middle School
Valley Springs Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Valley Springs, Arkansas, enrolling 253 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Valley Springs School District also operates Valley Springs Elem. School (315 students) and Valley Springs High School (219 students) alongside Valley 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 Valley Springs Middle School compares
Valley 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
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
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,249
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Valley Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley Springs School District, which includes Valley Springs Middle School.
$10,249
Per student
-16%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 54.5%
Federal 17.1%
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 Valley Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Springs Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary 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 (~253 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Springs Middle School
How many students attend Valley Springs Middle School?
Valley Springs Middle School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley Springs, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Middle School is 12:1, 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 Valley Springs Middle School?
35.3% of students at Valley Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Springs Middle School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Valley Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Springs Middle School?
Valley Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Valley Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Valley Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valley 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 Valley Springs on the city page.
Is Valley Springs Middle School a good school?
Valley Springs Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less 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 Valley Springs School District?
Besides Valley Springs Middle School, Valley Springs School District also operates Valley Springs Elem. School (315 students) and Valley Springs High School (219 students). See the Valley Springs School District district page for the complete list.
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