Enrollment
356
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 050834000557
Junction City Elem. School — Junction City, AR
Federal NCES profile for Junction City Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Junction City School District · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Junction City Elem. School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Junction City Elem. School reports 356 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% above the Arkansas average and 20% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 356 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Junction City School District spends $12,316 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.5% from local sources (property taxes), 35.6% from the state, and 17.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Junction City Elem. School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 56% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
53.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,316
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 356 Top 43% in Arkansas — larger than 57% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.0% +5% vs state
NCES ID 050834000557
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 356:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.9%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Junction City School District, which includes Junction City Elem. School.
$12,316
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 35.6%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
Educator & family resources
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in JUNCTION CITY, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction City Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction City Elem. School is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in JUNCTION CITY, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction City Elem. School?
Junction City Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.