- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, AR
Douglas Macarthur Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Macarthur Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050828000548
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Macarthur Jhs earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Macarthur Jhs has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Jhs ranks #7 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Jonesboro School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050828000548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Douglas Macarthur Jhs grew from 732 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 050828000548 · Jonesboro, AR Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students)
Douglas Macarthur Jhs grew from 732 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Douglas Macarthur Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Academies
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
1,505 students
- This school
Douglas Macarthur Jhs
765 students
- Visual & Perfo
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
731 students
- Annie Camp Jr.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
701 students
- International
International Studies Magnet
636 students
- Health/Wellnes
Health/Wellness Envi Magnet
633 students
What this shows Douglas Macarthur Jhs reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Macarthur Jhs compares
Douglas Macarthur Jhs is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 60% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,604
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 214 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.8%
White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Douglas Macarthur Jhs is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jonesboro School District reports $12,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Macarthur Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Visual & Performing Art Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annie Camp Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| International Studies Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Health/Wellness Envi Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Macarthur Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Macarthur Jhs
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Jhs?
Douglas Macarthur Jhs has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Jhs is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Macarthur Jhs?
100.0% of students at Douglas Macarthur Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Macarthur Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Macarthur Jhs is African American at 46.8% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Macarthur Jhs?
Douglas Macarthur Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Douglas Macarthur Jhs rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Jhs ranks #7 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Jonesboro School District?
Besides Douglas Macarthur Jhs, Jonesboro School District also operates The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students), Visual & Performing Art Magnet (731 students), and Annie Camp Jr. High School (701 students). See the Jonesboro School District district page for the complete list.