- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisburg, AR
Harrisburg Jtc School
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Jtc School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050039001575
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg Jtc School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg Jtc School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Jtc School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, AR.
School address
District: Arkansas Youth Services School System · Arkansas
NCES ID 050039001575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Harrisburg Jtc School grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+93.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.6 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 050039001575 · Harrisburg, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 4.8:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Ark Consolidated High School (106 students)
Harrisburg Jtc School grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+93.8%). Teacher FTE lost 4.6 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Harrisburg Jtc School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ark Consolidat
Ark Consolidated High School
106 students
- Mansfield Jtc 36
Mansfield Jtc School
36 students
- Cstp-Civilian 31
Cstp-Civilian Student Training Program
31 students
- This school 19
Harrisburg Jtc School
19 students
- Dermott Jtc Sc 16
Dermott Jtc School
16 students
What this shows Harrisburg Jtc School reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisburg Jtc School compares
Harrisburg Jtc School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.8:1 | ▼ 65% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 4% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 19 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
African American 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Harrisburg Jtc School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
How Harrisburg Jtc School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Consolidated High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Jtc School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cstp-Civilian Student Training Program | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dermott Jtc School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg Jtc School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Jtc School
How many students attend Harrisburg Jtc School?
Harrisburg Jtc School has 19 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisburg, AR. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Jtc School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Jtc School is 4.8:1, which is 65% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 69% 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 Harrisburg Jtc School?
81.3% of students at Harrisburg Jtc School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Jtc School?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Jtc School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Jtc School?
Harrisburg Jtc School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrisburg Jtc School rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Jtc School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Arkansas Youth Services School System?
Besides Harrisburg Jtc School, Arkansas Youth Services School System also operates Ark Consolidated High School (106 students), Mansfield Jtc School (36 students), and Cstp-Civilian Student Training Program (31 students). See the Arkansas Youth Services School System district page for the complete list.