At a glance
Reported students
550
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
585
Prairie Grove Middle School: 550 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
17.7:1 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
- 290
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Grove Middle School
Prairie Grove Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Prairie Grove. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Prairie Grove School District. NCES reports 550 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 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, 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 (78.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. 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 Prairie Grove Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.99 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
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White78.4%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black0.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.5%
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 Prairie Grove School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
326 reported students
Prairie Grove High School
High · Grades 09–12
620 reported students
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
763 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Grove Junior High School Middle · Prairie Grove School District | 07–08 | 326 | 0.8 mi |
| Lincoln Middle School Middle · Lincoln School District | 04–08 | 401 | 5.5 mi |
| Randall G Lynch Middle School Middle · Farmington School District | 04–06 | 638 | 5.9 mi |
| Farmington Junior High School Middle · Farmington School District | 07–09 | 680 | 6 mi |
| John L Colbert Middle School Middle · Fayetteville School District | 05–06 | 466 | 8.1 mi |
| West Fork Middle School Middle · West Fork School District | 05–08 | 223 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Grove Middle School
What grades does Prairie Grove Middle School serve?
Prairie Grove Middle School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Prairie Grove School District.
How many students attend Prairie Grove Middle School?
Prairie Grove Middle School reported 550 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 290 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 550 students and 30.99 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 Prairie Grove Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Grove Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prairie Grove School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie Grove Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48% 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 Prairie Grove Middle School in?
Prairie Grove Middle School is part of Prairie Grove School District, based in Prairie Grove, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Grove Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairie Grove Junior High School (0.8 mi), Lincoln Middle School (5.5 mi), Randall G Lynch Middle School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.