Enrollment
701
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, AR
Annie Camp Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Annie Camp Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050828000547
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Annie Camp Jr. High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Annie Camp Jr. High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Annie Camp Jr. High School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Jonesboro School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050828000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Annie Camp Jr. High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Annie Camp Jr. High School
Annie Camp Jr. High School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 701 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 701 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 408 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 701 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jonesboro School District also operates The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students) and Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students) alongside Annie Camp Jr. High School.
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 Annie Camp Jr. High School compares
Annie Camp Jr. High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 48% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,107
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.2 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 47.1%
White 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Annie Camp Jr. High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonesboro School District, which includes Annie Camp Jr. High School.
$12,107
Per student
-1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 49.3%
Federal 25.4%
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 Annie Camp Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Visual & Performing Art Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International Studies Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Health/Wellness Envi Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Annie Camp Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~701 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Annie Camp Jr. High School
How many students attend Annie Camp Jr. High School?
Annie Camp Jr. High School has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annie Camp Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Annie Camp Jr. High School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Annie Camp Jr. High School?
100.0% of students at Annie Camp Jr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Annie Camp Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Annie Camp Jr. High School is African American at 47.1% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Annie Camp Jr. High School?
Annie Camp Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Annie Camp Jr. High School rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Annie Camp Jr. High School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Annie Camp Jr. High School a good school?
Annie Camp Jr. High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jonesboro School District?
Besides Annie Camp Jr. High School, Jonesboro School District also operates The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students), Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students), and Visual & Performing Art Magnet (731 students). See the Jonesboro School District district page for the complete list.
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