- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Beebe Junior High School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 050288000055 · Beebe, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 12.9:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Beebe High School (1,049 students)
Beebe Junior High School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Beebe Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beebe High Sch
Beebe High School
1,049 students
- Beebe Elementa
Beebe Elementary School
904 students
- Beebe Middle S
Beebe Middle School
509 students
- This school
Beebe Junior High School
491 students
- Beebe Early Ch
Beebe Early Childhood
439 students
What this shows Beebe Junior High School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beebe Junior High School compares
Beebe Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Beebe School District reports $10,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.