- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Nettleton Junior High School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 051044000875 · Jonesboro, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton High School (1,054 students)
Nettleton Junior High School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Nettleton Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nettleton High
Nettleton High School
1,054 students
- This school
Nettleton Junior High School
566 students
- University Hei
University Heights School of Medical Arts
491 students
- University Hgt
University Hgts. Elem. School
446 students
- Fox Meadow Sch
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
440 students
- Fox Meadow Ele 394
Fox Meadow Elementary
394 students
What this shows Nettleton Junior High School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nettleton Junior High School compares
Nettleton Junior High 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 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 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
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
$12,746
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
District finance for Nettleton School District reports $12,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.