Enrollment
765
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Macarthur Jhs compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas Macarthur Jhs
Douglas Macarthur Jhs is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 765 students.
At 15:1, 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 765 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 406 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 765 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jonesboro School District also operates The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students) and Visual & Performing Art Magnet (731 students) alongside Douglas Macarthur Jhs.
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 Douglas Macarthur Jhs compares
Douglas Macarthur Jhs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (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
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
$12,107
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonesboro School District, which includes Douglas Macarthur Jhs.
$12,107
Per student
-1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 49.3%
Federal 25.4%
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 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
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~765 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Douglas Macarthur Jhs a good school?
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. 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 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.
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