Enrollment
228
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, AR
Adkins Pre-K Center
Federal NCES profile for Adkins Pre-K Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050041900901
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adkins Pre-K Center earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adkins Pre-K Center has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adkins Pre-K Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jacksonville, AR.
School address
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050041900901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adkins Pre-K Center compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adkins Pre-K Center
Adkins Pre-K Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jacksonville, Arkansas, enrolling 228 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District also operates Jacksonville High School (1,208 students) and Jacksonville Middle School (926 students) alongside Adkins Pre-K Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adkins Pre-K Center compares
Adkins Pre-K Center on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 70.2%
White 16.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Adkins Pre-K Center is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, which includes Adkins Pre-K Center.
$11,447
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 21.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adkins Pre-K Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murrell Taylor Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bobby G Lester Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adkins Pre-K Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~228 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adkins Pre-K Center
How many students attend Adkins Pre-K Center?
Adkins Pre-K Center has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adkins Pre-K Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Adkins Pre-K Center is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adkins Pre-K Center?
98.6% of students at Adkins Pre-K Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adkins Pre-K Center?
The largest demographic group at Adkins Pre-K Center is African American at 70.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adkins Pre-K Center?
Adkins Pre-K Center has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adkins Pre-K Center rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Adkins Pre-K Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Jacksonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Adkins Pre-K Center a good school?
Adkins Pre-K Center earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Besides Adkins Pre-K Center, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District also operates Jacksonville High School (1,208 students), Jacksonville Middle School (926 students), and Jacksonville Elementary School (733 students). See the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District district page for the complete list.
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