- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Waldron Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 051368001121 · Waldron, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 12.4:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldron Elementary School (648 students)
Waldron Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Waldron Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waldron Elemen
Waldron Elementary School
648 students
- This school
Waldron Middle School
409 students
- Waldron High S
Waldron High School
401 students
- Adventure Onli 35
Adventure Online Academy
35 students
What this shows Waldron Middle School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldron Middle School compares
Waldron 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$11,634
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 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.
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
District finance for Waldron School District reports $11,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.