- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Fork, AR
West Fork Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Fork Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051401001145
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fork Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Fork · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fork Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fork Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Fork, AR.
School address
District: West Fork School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051401001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
West Fork Middle School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 051401001145 · West Fork, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 11.2:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fork High School (264 students)
West Fork Middle School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
West Fork Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Fork High
West Fork High School
264 students
- West Fork Elem
West Fork Elementary School
249 students
- This school
West Fork Middle School
223 students
What this shows West Fork Middle School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fork Middle School compares
West Fork 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$11,904
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, West Fork Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Fork School District reports $11,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Fork Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Fork Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fork Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Fork Middle School
How many students attend West Fork Middle School?
West Fork Middle School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Fork, AR. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fork Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fork Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 West Fork Middle School?
30.3% of students at West Fork Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fork Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Fork Middle School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in West Fork, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fork Middle School?
West Fork Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 West Fork Middle School rank among public schools in West Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fork Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Fork, 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 West Fork School District?
Besides West Fork Middle School, West Fork School District also operates West Fork High School (264 students) and West Fork Elementary School (249 students). See the West Fork School District district page for the complete list.