- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, AR
Clinton Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050441000765
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Jr High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Jr High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, AR.
School address
District: Clinton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050441000765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Clinton Jr High School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 050441000765 · Clinton, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cowsert Elementary School (553 students)
Clinton Jr High School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Clinton Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cowsert Elemen
Cowsert Elementary School
553 students
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
390 students
- This school
Clinton Jr High School
317 students
What this shows Clinton Jr High School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Jr High School compares
Clinton Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 49% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,478
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Clinton Jr High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton School District reports $12,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowsert Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Jr High School
How many students attend Clinton Jr High School?
Clinton Jr High School has 317 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Jr High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Jr High School?
100.0% of students at Clinton Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Jr High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Clinton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Jr High School?
Clinton Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Clinton Jr High School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton School District?
Besides Clinton Jr High School, Clinton School District also operates Cowsert Elementary School (553 students) and Clinton High School (390 students). See the Clinton School District district page for the complete list.