Enrollment
409
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waldron, AR
Waldron Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waldron Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051368001121
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldron Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waldron · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waldron Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldron Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waldron, AR.
School address
District: Waldron School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051368001121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waldron Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waldron Middle School
Waldron Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Waldron, Arkansas, enrolling 409 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 88 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 409 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Waldron School District also operates Waldron Elementary School (648 students) and Waldron High School (401 students) alongside Waldron 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 Waldron Middle School compares
Waldron 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$11,617
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 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 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Waldron Middle School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waldron School District, which includes Waldron Middle School.
$11,617
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 24.8%
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 Waldron Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldron Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldron High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adventure Online Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldron Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Waldron Middle School
How many students attend Waldron Middle School?
Waldron Middle School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waldron, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Waldron Middle School?
57.3% of students at Waldron Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldron Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waldron Middle School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Waldron, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldron Middle School?
Waldron Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Waldron Middle School rank among public schools in Waldron?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldron Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waldron, 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 Waldron on the city page.
Is Waldron Middle School a good school?
Waldron Middle School earns 35/100 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 Waldron School District?
Besides Waldron Middle School, Waldron School District also operates Waldron Elementary School (648 students), Waldron High School (401 students), and Adventure Online Academy (35 students). See the Waldron School District district page for the complete list.
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