- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Texarkana, AR
Genoa Central Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Genoa Central Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050411005137
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Genoa Central Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Genoa Central Junior High has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Genoa Central Junior High ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Genoa Central School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050411005137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Genoa Central Junior High held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 050411005137 · Texarkana, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 15.1:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Genoa Central Elem. School (365 students)
Genoa Central Junior High held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Genoa Central Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Genoa Central
Genoa Central Elem. School
365 students
- Gary E. Cobb M
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
303 students
- This school
Genoa Central Junior High
287 students
- Genoa Central
Genoa Central High School
258 students
What this shows Genoa Central Junior High reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Genoa Central Junior High compares
Genoa Central Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 61% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,174
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.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Genoa Central Junior High is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
District finance for Genoa Central School District reports $11,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Genoa Central Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Central Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gary E. Cobb Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Genoa Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Genoa Central Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Genoa Central Junior High
How many students attend Genoa Central Junior High?
Genoa Central Junior High has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Texarkana, AR. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central Junior High is 15.1:1, which is 11% 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 Genoa Central Junior High?
30.1% of students at Genoa Central Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Genoa Central Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Genoa Central Junior High is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genoa Central Junior High?
Genoa Central Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Genoa Central Junior High rank among public schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Genoa Central Junior High ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Texarkana, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Genoa Central School District?
Besides Genoa Central Junior High, Genoa Central School District also operates Genoa Central Elem. School (365 students), Gary E. Cobb Middle School (303 students), and Genoa Central High School (258 students). See the Genoa Central School District district page for the complete list.