- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dumas, AR
Dumas Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Dumas Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050550000261
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dumas Junior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dumas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dumas Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dumas Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dumas, AR.
School address
District: Dumas School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050550000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Dumas Junior High School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 050550000261 · Dumas, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 8.4:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Reed Elementary School (368 students)
Dumas Junior High School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dumas Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reed Elementar
Reed Elementary School
368 students
- Dumas High Sch
Dumas High School
266 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
238 students
- This school
Dumas Junior High School
184 students
What this shows Dumas Junior High School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dumas Junior High School compares
Dumas Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 15% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$16,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 87.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
White 8.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Dumas Junior High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dumas School District reports $16,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dumas Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dumas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dumas Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dumas Junior High School
How many students attend Dumas Junior High School?
Dumas Junior High School has 184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dumas, AR. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dumas Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dumas Junior High School is 8.4:1, which is 38% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dumas Junior High School?
99.6% of students at Dumas Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dumas Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Dumas Junior High School is African American at 79.3% of enrollment, in Dumas, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dumas Junior High School?
Dumas Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Dumas Junior High School rank among public schools in Dumas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dumas Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dumas, 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 Dumas School District?
Besides Dumas Junior High School, Dumas School District also operates Reed Elementary School (368 students), Dumas High School (266 students), and Central Elementary School (238 students). See the Dumas School District district page for the complete list.