Enrollment
287
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+11% 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
What stands out at Genoa Central Junior High
Genoa Central Junior High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Texarkana, Arkansas, enrolling 287 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 287 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 116 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #101, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
The surrounding Genoa Central School District spends $9,674 per pupil, 21% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Genoa Central School District also operates Genoa Central Elem. School (365 students) and Gary E. Cobb Middle School (303 students) alongside Genoa Central Junior High.
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 Genoa Central Junior High compares
Genoa Central Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,674
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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Genoa Central School District, which includes Genoa Central Junior High.
$9,674
Per student
-21%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 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.
Is Genoa Central Junior High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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