- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Valley Springs Middle School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 051335000678 · Valley Springs, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 12:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Springs Elem. School (315 students)
Valley Springs Middle School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Valley Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Springs
Valley Springs Elem. School
315 students
- This school
Valley Springs Middle School
253 students
- Valley Springs
Valley Springs High School
219 students
What this shows Valley Springs Middle School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Springs Middle School compares
Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,271
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Valley Springs School District reports $11,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.