Enrollment
566
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jonesboro, AR
Nettleton Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Nettleton Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051044000875
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nettleton Junior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #11 of 24
- public schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nettleton Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton Junior High School ranks #11 of 24 public schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Nettleton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051044000875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nettleton Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nettleton Junior High School
Nettleton Junior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 566 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #61.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 356 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 566 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Nettleton School District also operates Nettleton High School (1,054 students) and University Heights School of Medical Arts (491 students) alongside Nettleton Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nettleton Junior High School compares
Nettleton Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 49% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 54.8%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Nettleton Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nettleton School District, which includes Nettleton Junior High School.
$11,339
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 30.8%
Federal 17.0%
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.
How Nettleton Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Heights School of Medical Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Hgts. Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Meadow School of Creative Media | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fox Meadow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nettleton Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nettleton Junior High School
How many students attend Nettleton Junior High School?
Nettleton Junior High School has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Junior High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nettleton Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Nettleton Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nettleton Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Nettleton Junior High School is African American at 54.8% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nettleton Junior High School?
Nettleton Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nettleton Junior High School rank among public schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton Junior High School ranks #11 of 24 public schools in Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro on the city page.
Is Nettleton Junior High School a good school?
Nettleton Junior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nettleton School District?
Besides Nettleton Junior High School, Nettleton School District also operates Nettleton High School (1,054 students), University Heights School of Medical Arts (491 students), and University Hgts. Elem. School (446 students). See the Nettleton School District district page for the complete list.
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