- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton, AR
Benton Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Benton Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050296000065
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Benton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050296000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Benton Junior High School grew from 943 students in 2022-23 to 991 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 050296000065 · Benton, AR Other · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 15.7:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Middle School (1,363 students)
Benton Junior High School grew from 943 students in 2022-23 to 991 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Benton Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Middle
Benton Middle School
1,363 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,298 students
- This school
Benton Junior High School
971 students
- Ringgold Eleme 511
Ringgold Elementary School
511 students
- Perrin Element 465
Perrin Elementary School
465 students
- Caldwell Eleme 427
Caldwell Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Benton Junior High School reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Junior High School compares
Benton Junior High School is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 68% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,367
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
Per 971 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Benton Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton School District reports $9,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perrin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~971 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Junior High School
How many students attend Benton Junior High School?
Benton Junior High School has 971 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 943 (2022-23) → 991 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Junior High School is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Junior High School?
29.5% of students at Benton Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Benton Junior High School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Benton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Junior High School?
Benton Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Benton Junior High School rank among schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Benton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton School District?
Besides Benton Junior High School, Benton School District also operates Benton Middle School (1,363 students), Benton High School (1,298 students), and Ringgold Elementary School (511 students). See the Benton School District district page for the complete list.