- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magazine, AR
J.D. Leftwich High School
Federal NCES profile for J.D. Leftwich High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050915000650
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.D. Leftwich High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 229
- students enrolled
J.D. Leftwich High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Magazine School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050915000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
J.D. Leftwich High School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 050915000650 · Magazine, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 8.2:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Magazine Elementary School (295 students)
J.D. Leftwich High School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How J.D. Leftwich High School compares
J.D. Leftwich High 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 15% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$14,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, J.D. Leftwich High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magazine School District reports $14,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.D. Leftwich High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.D. Leftwich High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.D. Leftwich High School
How many students attend J.D. Leftwich High School?
J.D. Leftwich High School has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magazine, AR. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.D. Leftwich High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.D. Leftwich High School is 8.2:1, which is 40% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 48% 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 J.D. Leftwich High School?
54.1% of students at J.D. Leftwich High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.D. Leftwich High School?
The largest demographic group at J.D. Leftwich High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Magazine, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.D. Leftwich High School?
J.D. Leftwich High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Magazine School District?
Besides J.D. Leftwich High School, Magazine School District also operates Magazine Elementary School (295 students). See the Magazine School District district page for the complete list.