Enrollment
16
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 050039001589
Dermott Jtc School — Dermott, AR
Federal NCES profile for Dermott Jtc School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 84
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Arkansas Youth Services School System · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dermott Jtc School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dermott Jtc School reports 16 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 71% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 75% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 16 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dermott Jtc School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 71% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
— 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 16 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.
Overview
Enrollment 16 Top 1% in Arkansas — larger than 99% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 4:1 -71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 050039001589
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
White 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 16:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Dermott Jtc School
How many students attend Dermott Jtc School?
Dermott Jtc School has 16 students enrolled. It is a high school in DERMOTT, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dermott Jtc School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dermott Jtc School is 4:1, which is 71% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dermott Jtc School?
The largest demographic group at Dermott Jtc School is African American at 75.0%. The school serves a student body in DERMOTT, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dermott Jtc School?
Dermott Jtc School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.