Enrollment
605
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwood, AR
Greenwood Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050699000425
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Greenwood, AR.
School address
District: Greenwood School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050699000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenwood Junior High School
Greenwood Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Greenwood, Arkansas, enrolling 605 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 605 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Greenwood School District also operates Greenwood High School (1,161 students) and Westwood Elementary School (839 students) alongside Greenwood 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 Greenwood Junior High School compares
Greenwood 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 58% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,430
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 80.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Greenwood Junior High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood School District, which includes Greenwood Junior High School.
$10,430
Per student
-15%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 46.4%
Federal 14.8%
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 Greenwood Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Pointe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Freshman Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle 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 (~605 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Junior High School
How many students attend Greenwood Junior High School?
Greenwood Junior High School has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwood, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Junior High School is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood Junior High School?
20.4% of students at Greenwood Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Junior High School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Greenwood, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Junior High School?
Greenwood Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Greenwood Junior High School rank among public schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood on the city page.
Is Greenwood Junior High School a good school?
Greenwood Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Greenwood School District?
Besides Greenwood Junior High School, Greenwood School District also operates Greenwood High School (1,161 students), Westwood Elementary School (839 students), and East Pointe Elementary School (693 students). See the Greenwood School District district page for the complete list.
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