- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Memphis, AR
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson/Wonder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050804001659
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson/Wonder Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: West Memphis School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050804001659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 050804001659 · West Memphis, AR Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 17.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students)
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Academies
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
897 students
- This school
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School
554 students
- Faulk Elementa
Faulk Elementary School
523 students
- Wonder Junior
Wonder Junior High School
511 students
- Bragg Elementa
Bragg Elementary School
473 students
- Richland Eleme
Richland Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Jackson/Wonder Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson/Wonder Elementary School compares
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 82% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.7%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Jackson/Wonder Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Memphis School District reports $13,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson/Wonder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies of West Memphis Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Faulk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wonder Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bragg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson/Wonder Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson/Wonder Elementary School
How many students attend Jackson/Wonder Elementary School?
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Memphis, AR. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson/Wonder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson/Wonder Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson/Wonder Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Jackson/Wonder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson/Wonder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson/Wonder Elementary School is African American at 97.7% of enrollment, in West Memphis, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson/Wonder Elementary School?
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson/Wonder Elementary School rank among schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson/Wonder Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Memphis School District?
Besides Jackson/Wonder Elementary School, West Memphis School District also operates The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students), Faulk Elementary School (523 students), and Wonder Junior High School (511 students). See the West Memphis School District district page for the complete list.