- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jessieville, AR
Jessieville High School
Federal NCES profile for Jessieville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050792000516
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessieville High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jessieville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessieville High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessieville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jessieville, AR.
School address
District: Jessieville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050792000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Jessieville High School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 050792000516 · Jessieville, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 12.1:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Jessieville Elementary School (354 students)
Jessieville High School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Jessieville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jessieville El
Jessieville Elementary School
354 students
- This school
Jessieville High School
255 students
- Jessieville Mi
Jessieville Middle School
182 students
What this shows Jessieville High School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jessieville High School compares
Jessieville High School is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,634
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Jessieville High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jessieville School District reports $12,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jessieville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessieville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessieville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessieville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jessieville High School
How many students attend Jessieville High School?
Jessieville High School has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jessieville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessieville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessieville High School is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Jessieville High School?
98.9% of students at Jessieville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessieville High School?
The largest demographic group at Jessieville High School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Jessieville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessieville High School?
Jessieville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
How does Jessieville High School rank among public schools in Jessieville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessieville High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jessieville, 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 Jessieville School District?
Besides Jessieville High School, Jessieville School District also operates Jessieville Elementary School (354 students) and Jessieville Middle School (182 students). See the Jessieville School District district page for the complete list.