- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Booneville, AR
Booneville Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Booneville Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050345000339
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booneville Jr High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Booneville · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Booneville Jr High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booneville Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Booneville, AR.
School address
District: Booneville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050345000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Booneville Jr High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 050345000339 · Booneville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 11.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Booneville Elementary School (791 students)
Booneville Jr High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Booneville Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Booneville Ele
Booneville Elementary School
791 students
- This school 299
Booneville Jr High School
299 students
- Booneville Hig 265
Booneville High School
265 students
What this shows Booneville Jr High School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booneville Jr High School compares
Booneville Jr 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,908
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Booneville Jr High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Booneville School District reports $10,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booneville Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booneville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Booneville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booneville Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booneville Jr High School
How many students attend Booneville Jr High School?
Booneville Jr High School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Booneville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booneville Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booneville Jr High School is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 Booneville Jr High School?
100.0% of students at Booneville Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booneville Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Booneville Jr High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Booneville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booneville Jr High School?
Booneville Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Booneville Jr High School rank among public schools in Booneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Booneville Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Booneville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Booneville School District?
Besides Booneville Jr High School, Booneville School District also operates Booneville Elementary School (791 students) and Booneville High School (265 students). See the Booneville School District district page for the complete list.