Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School in Alexandria, LA

At a glance

Reported students

362

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.68

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana middle enrollment

43rd percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

411

Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School: 362 reported students.

State peer staffing position

27th percentile

11.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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: 429
Teachers (FTE): 29
Student–teacher ratio: 14.8:1

What the reported data says about Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School

Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Alexandria. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Rapides Parish. NCES reports 362 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 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 Black (97%) and White (1.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 17%. 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 Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School

1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.68 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.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 17%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 97.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 23
Psychologists (FTE): 5
Social workers (FTE): 14

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1.7%
Hispanic0.3%
Black97%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.1%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Tioga Junior High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

415 reported students

Alexandria Middle Magnet School

Middle · Grades 06–08

469 reported students

Pineville Elementary School

Middle · Grades 04–06

252 reported students

Pineville Junior High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

527 reported students

Scott M. Brame Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

709 reported students

Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

362 reported students

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Public schools near Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet 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
Peabody Magnet High School High · Rapides Parish	09–12	1,071	0.3 mi
Pineville Elementary School Middle · Rapides Parish	04–06	252	2.4 mi
Alexandria Middle Magnet School Middle · Rapides Parish	06–08	469	2.6 mi
Scott M. Brame Middle School Middle · Rapides Parish	06–08	709	2.7 mi
Pineville Junior High School Middle · Rapides Parish	07–08	527	4.2 mi
Tioga Junior High School Middle · Rapides Parish	07–08	415	6.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School

What grades does Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School serve?

Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rapides Parish.

How many students attend Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?

Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School reported 362 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 429 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?

The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 362 students and 31.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

97.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School in?

Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is part of Rapides Parish, based in Alexandria, LA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Peabody Magnet High School (0.3 mi), Pineville Elementary School (2.4 mi), Alexandria Middle Magnet School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.