At a glance
Reported students
500
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
557.5
Dardanelle Middle School: 500 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
14.5:1 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
- 544
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Dardanelle Middle School
Dardanelle Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Dardanelle. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Dardanelle School District. NCES reports 500 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 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to 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 (55.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.8%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. 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 Dardanelle Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.39 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White55.2%
- Hispanic37.8%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
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 Dardanelle School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dardanelle Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
615 reported students
Dardanelle Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
315 reported students
Dardanelle High School
High · Grades 09–12
686 reported students
Public schools near Dardanelle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle High School High · Dardanelle School District | 09–12 | 686 | 0.3 mi |
| Dardanelle Intermediate School Elementary · Dardanelle School District | 04–05 | 315 | 1.6 mi |
| Dardanelle Primary School Elementary · Dardanelle School District | KG–03 | 615 | 2.8 mi |
| Russellville Middle School Middle · Russellville School District | 06–07 | 795 | 4.9 mi |
| Russellville Intermediate School Middle · Russellville School District | 05–05 | 436 | 4.9 mi |
| Pottsville Junior High School Middle · Pottsville School District | 06–08 | 412 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dardanelle Middle School
What grades does Dardanelle Middle School serve?
Dardanelle Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dardanelle School District.
How many students attend Dardanelle Middle School?
Dardanelle Middle School reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 544 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dardanelle Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 500 students and 34.39 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 Dardanelle Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dardanelle Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dardanelle School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dardanelle Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75% 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 Dardanelle Middle School in?
Dardanelle Middle School is part of Dardanelle School District, based in Dardanelle, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dardanelle Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dardanelle High School (0.3 mi), Dardanelle Intermediate School (1.6 mi), Dardanelle Primary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.