John L Colbert Middle School

John L Colbert Middle School serves 442 students in grades 5-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John L Colbert Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of John L Colbert Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
19%
19%
White
46%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John L Colbert Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John L Colbert Middle School?
442 students attend John L Colbert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John L Colbert Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John L Colbert Middle School?
John L Colbert Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does John L Colbert Middle School offer ?
John L Colbert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is John L Colbert Middle School part of?
John L Colbert Middle School is part of Fayetteville School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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