Enrollment
491
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beebe, AR
Beebe Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Beebe Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050288000055
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beebe Junior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Beebe · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beebe Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beebe Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Beebe, AR.
School address
District: Beebe School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050288000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beebe Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beebe Junior High School
Beebe Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Beebe, Arkansas, enrolling 491 students.
At 12.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 491 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 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Beebe School District spends $9,832 per pupil, 20% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 244 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 491 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Beebe School District also operates Beebe High School (1,049 students) and Beebe Elementary School (904 students) alongside Beebe Junior 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 Beebe Junior High School compares
Beebe Junior 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$9,832
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.7 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
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Beebe Junior High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beebe School District, which includes Beebe Junior High School.
$9,832
Per student
-20%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 53.3%
Federal 19.2%
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 Beebe Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beebe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beebe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beebe Early Childhood | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beebe Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle 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 (~491 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beebe Junior High School
How many students attend Beebe Junior High School?
Beebe Junior High School has 491 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beebe, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beebe Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beebe Junior High School is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beebe Junior High School?
38.0% of students at Beebe Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beebe Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Beebe Junior High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Beebe, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beebe Junior High School?
Beebe Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Beebe Junior High School rank among public schools in Beebe?
By Resource Investment Index, Beebe Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Beebe, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beebe on the city page.
Is Beebe Junior High School a good school?
Beebe Junior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Beebe School District?
Besides Beebe Junior High School, Beebe School District also operates Beebe High School (1,049 students), Beebe Elementary School (904 students), and Beebe Middle School (509 students). See the Beebe School District district page for the complete list.
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