At a glance
Reported students
576
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631.5
Ardis Ann Middle School: 576 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 550
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Ardis Ann Middle School
Ardis Ann Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Bentonville. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Bentonville School District. NCES reports 576 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.8%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ardis Ann Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black3.8%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bentonville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Old High Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
618 reported students
Ruth Barker Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
530 reported students
Creekside Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
635 reported students
Bright Field Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
697 reported students
Washington Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
709 reported students
J. William Fulbright Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
718 reported students
Public schools near Ardis Ann Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old High Middle School Middle · Bentonville School District | 05–06 | 618 | 2.1 mi |
| Creekside Middle School Middle · Bentonville School District | 05–06 | 635 | 2.1 mi |
| Lincoln Junior High School Middle · Bentonville School District | 07–08 | 723 | 2.5 mi |
| Ruth Barker Middle School Middle · Bentonville School District | 05–06 | 530 | 2.9 mi |
| Washington Junior High School Middle · Bentonville School District | 07–08 | 709 | 3.3 mi |
| Grimsley Junior High School Middle · Bentonville School District | 07–08 | 846 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ardis Ann Middle School
What grades does Ardis Ann Middle School serve?
Ardis Ann Middle School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bentonville School District.
How many students attend Ardis Ann Middle School?
Ardis Ann Middle School reported 576 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 550 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ardis Ann Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 576 students and 35.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ardis Ann Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ardis Ann Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bentonville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ardis Ann Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ardis Ann Middle School in?
Ardis Ann Middle School is part of Bentonville School District, based in Bentonville, AR, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ardis Ann Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Old High Middle School (2.1 mi), Creekside Middle School (2.1 mi), Lincoln Junior High School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.