At a glance
Reported students
890
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
493
Kirksey Middle School: 890 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
14.3:1 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
- 1,026
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Kirksey Middle School
Kirksey Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rogers. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Rogers School District. NCES reports 890 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (55.3%) and White (34.7%). English learners represent 25.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. 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 Kirksey Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.23 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White34.7%
- Hispanic55.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.8%
- Multiracial2.9%
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 Rogers School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oakdale Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
809 reported students
Elmwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,066 reported students
Lingle Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
643 reported students
Rogers Academy of Leadership and Innovation
High · Grades 09–12
640 reported students
Elza R. Tucker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
626 reported students
Fairview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
580 reported students
Public schools near Kirksey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Middle School Middle · Rogers School District | 06–08 | 1,066 | 1.6 mi |
| School for Advanced Studies-Nw Ark Middle · Charter · School for Advanced Studies-Northwest Arkansas | 05–11 | 87 | 2.3 mi |
| Oakdale Middle School Middle · Rogers School District | 06–08 | 809 | 3.1 mi |
| Lingle Middle School Middle · Rogers School District | 06–08 | 643 | 3.1 mi |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Middle School Middle · Charter · Lisa Academy | 06–08 | 95 | 4.6 mi |
| Ruth Barker Middle School Middle · Bentonville School District | 05–06 | 530 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kirksey Middle School
What grades does Kirksey Middle School serve?
Kirksey Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rogers School District.
How many students attend Kirksey Middle School?
Kirksey Middle School reported 890 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,026 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kirksey Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 890 students and 62.23 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 Kirksey Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kirksey Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rogers School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kirksey Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.5% 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 Kirksey Middle School in?
Kirksey Middle School is part of Rogers School District, based in Rogers, AR, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kirksey Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elmwood Middle School (1.6 mi), School for Advanced Studies-Nw Ark (2.3 mi), Oakdale Middle School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.