- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Junction City, AR
Junction City Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Junction City Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050834000557
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction City Elem. School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 356
- students enrolled
Junction City Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Junction City School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050834000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Junction City Elem. School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 050834000557 · Junction City, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 13.7:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction City High School (317 students)
Junction City Elem. School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Junction City Elem. School compares
Junction City Elem. 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 48% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$11,302
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
African American 37.1%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Junction City Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Junction City School District reports $11,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Junction City Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction City Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Junction City Elem. School
How many students attend Junction City Elem. School?
Junction City Elem. School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Junction City, AR. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction City Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction City Elem. School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Junction City Elem. School?
62.0% of students at Junction City Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction City Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Junction City Elem. School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Junction City, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction City Elem. School?
Junction City Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Junction City School District?
Besides Junction City Elem. School, Junction City School District also operates Junction City High School (317 students). See the Junction City School District district page for the complete list.