- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morrilton, AR
Morrilton Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Morrilton Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051252000041
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morrilton Junior High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Morrilton · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morrilton Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Morrilton, AR.
School address
District: So. Conway Co. School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051252000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Morrilton Junior High School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 051252000041 · Morrilton, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrilton Sr. High School (688 students)
Morrilton Junior High School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Morrilton Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrilton Sr.
Morrilton Sr. High School
688 students
- Morrilton Inte
Morrilton Intermediate School
539 students
- Morrilton Prim
Morrilton Primary School
432 students
- This school
Morrilton Junior High School
362 students
- Morrilton Elem
Morrilton Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Morrilton Junior High School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morrilton Junior High School compares
Morrilton Junior 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,020
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Morrilton Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for So. Conway Co. School District reports $12,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morrilton Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrilton Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrilton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morrilton Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morrilton Junior High School
How many students attend Morrilton Junior High School?
Morrilton Junior High School has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morrilton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Junior High School is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Morrilton Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Morrilton Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morrilton Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Morrilton Junior High School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Morrilton, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morrilton Junior High School?
Morrilton Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Morrilton Junior High School rank among public schools in Morrilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Morrilton Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Morrilton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morrilton on the city page.
What other schools are in So. Conway Co. School District?
Besides Morrilton Junior High School, So. Conway Co. School District also operates Morrilton Sr. High School (688 students), Morrilton Intermediate School (539 students), and Morrilton Primary School (432 students). See the So. Conway Co. School District district page for the complete list.