Enrollment
403
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarksville, AR
Clarksville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050438000167
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville Junior High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarksville Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Clarksville, AR.
School address
District: Clarksville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050438000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarksville Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarksville Junior High School
Clarksville Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clarksville, Arkansas, enrolling 403 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.3% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 214 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 403 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clarksville School District also operates Clarksville High School (598 students) and Clarksville Primary School (385 students) alongside Clarksville 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 Clarksville Junior High School compares
Clarksville 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,387
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Clarksville Junior 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 Clarksville School District, which includes Clarksville Junior High School.
$12,387
Per student
+1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 51.6%
Federal 24.6%
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 Clarksville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kraus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarksville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 5/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarksville Junior High School
How many students attend Clarksville Junior High School?
Clarksville Junior High School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarksville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Junior High School is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Clarksville Junior High School?
55.3% of students at Clarksville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville Junior High School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Clarksville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville Junior High School?
Clarksville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Clarksville Junior High School rank among public schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Clarksville, 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 Clarksville on the city page.
Is Clarksville Junior High School a good school?
Clarksville Junior High School earns 61/100 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 Clarksville School District?
Besides Clarksville Junior High School, Clarksville School District also operates Clarksville High School (598 students), Clarksville Primary School (385 students), and Clarksville Intermediate School (380 students). See the Clarksville School District district page for the complete list.
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