Enrollment
317
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Jr High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Jr High School
Clinton Jr High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Clinton, Arkansas, enrolling 317 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clinton School District also operates Cowsert Elementary School (553 students) and Clinton High School (390 students) alongside Clinton Jr 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 Clinton Jr High School compares
Clinton Jr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton School District, which includes Clinton Jr High School.
$11,885
Per student
-3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 41.8%
Federal 22.0%
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 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
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton Jr High School a good school?
Clinton Jr High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 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.
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