Enrollment
223
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fork Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Fork Middle School
West Fork Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Fork, Arkansas, enrolling 223 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 60 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 223 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Fork School District also operates West Fork High School (264 students) and West Fork Elementary School (249 students) alongside West Fork 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 West Fork Middle School compares
West Fork 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,485
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fork School District, which includes West Fork Middle School.
$10,485
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 54.0%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~223 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Fork on the city page.
Is West Fork Middle School a good school?
West Fork Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 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.
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