Enrollment
331
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warren, AR
Warren Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Warren 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 050000601334Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warren, AR.
School address
District: Warren School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050000601334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warren Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warren Middle School
Warren Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Warren, Arkansas, enrolling 331 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 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 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 331 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Warren School District also operates Warren High School (480 students) and Eastside Elementary School (412 students) alongside Warren 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 Warren Middle School compares
Warren 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$12,237
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 33.5%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Warren 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 Warren School District, which includes Warren Middle School.
$12,237
Per student
0%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 52.7%
Federal 17.3%
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 Warren Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas C Brunson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~331 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Warren Middle School
How many students attend Warren Middle School?
Warren Middle School has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warren, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Warren Middle School?
100.0% of students at Warren Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Warren Middle School is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Warren, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Middle School?
Warren 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 Warren Middle School rank among public schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warren, 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 Warren on the city page.
Is Warren Middle School a good school?
Warren Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more 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 Warren School District?
Besides Warren Middle School, Warren School District also operates Warren High School (480 students), Eastside Elementary School (412 students), and Thomas C Brunson Elementary School (217 students). See the Warren School District district page for the complete list.
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