Enrollment
287
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 050411005137
Genoa Central Junior High — Texarkana, AR
Federal NCES profile for Genoa Central Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Genoa Central School District · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Genoa Central Junior High compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Genoa Central Junior High reports 287 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% below the Arkansas average and 42% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Genoa Central School District spends $15,384 per pupil district-wide, above the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.1% from local sources (property taxes), 66.9% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Genoa Central Junior High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 49% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,384
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 287 Top 30% in Arkansas — larger than 70% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.1% -49% vs state
NCES ID 050411005137
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Genoa Central School District, which includes Genoa Central Junior High.
$15,384
Per student
+8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 66.9%
Federal 15.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other school in TEXARKANA, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa Central Junior High is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body in TEXARKANA, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genoa Central Junior High?
Genoa Central Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.