At a glance
Reported students
530
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631.5
Ruth Barker Middle School: 530 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
19.2:1 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
- 497
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
What the reported data says about Ruth Barker Middle School
Ruth Barker 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 530 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 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, 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 (63.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%). English learners represent 16.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. 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 Ruth Barker Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.67 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
- 16.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.4
- 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
- White63.4%
- Hispanic16%
- Black4.2%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial6%
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.
Ardis Ann Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
576 reported students
Old High Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
618 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 Ruth Barker 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 | 1.6 mi |
| Washington Junior High School Middle · Bentonville School District | 07–08 | 709 | 1.7 mi |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle School Middle · Charter · Lisa Academy | 06–08 | 95 | 1.7 mi |
| Creekside Middle School Middle · Bentonville School District | 05–06 | 635 | 2.2 mi |
| Bright Field Middle School Middle · Bentonville School District | 05–06 | 697 | 2.5 mi |
| Lincoln Junior High School Middle · Bentonville School District | 07–08 | 723 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Barker Middle School
What grades does Ruth Barker Middle School serve?
Ruth Barker 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 Ruth Barker Middle School?
Ruth Barker Middle School reported 530 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 497 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ruth Barker Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 530 students and 27.67 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 Ruth Barker Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ruth Barker 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 Ruth Barker Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.8% 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 Ruth Barker Middle School in?
Ruth Barker 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 Ruth Barker Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Old High Middle School (1.6 mi), Washington Junior High School (1.7 mi), Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.