Enrollment
263
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Memphis, AR
East Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for East Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050804000523
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Junior High School ranks #2 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: West Memphis School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050804000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Junior High School
East Junior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Memphis, Arkansas, enrolling 263 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 263 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 412 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 263 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Memphis School District also operates The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students) and Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students) alongside East Junior 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 East Junior High School compares
East Junior 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 24% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$11,814
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 231 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 68.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 156.7 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Memphis School District, which includes East Junior High School.
$11,814
Per student
-4%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 55.9%
Federal 26.6%
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 East Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies of West Memphis Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson/Wonder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faulk Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wonder Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bragg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~263 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Junior High School
How many students attend East Junior High School?
East Junior High School has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Memphis, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Junior High School is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 33% 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 East Junior High School?
100.0% of students at East Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Junior High School?
East Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 East Junior High School rank among schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, East Junior High School ranks #2 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Memphis on the city page.
Is East Junior High School a good school?
East Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 West Memphis School District?
Besides East Junior High School, West Memphis School District also operates The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students), Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students), and Faulk Elementary School (523 students). See the West Memphis School District district page for the complete list.
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