- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paragould, AR
Paragould Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Paragould Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050001700395
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paragould Junior High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Paragould · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paragould Junior High has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paragould Junior High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Paragould, AR.
School address
District: Paragould School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001700395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Paragould Junior High held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 050001700395 · Paragould, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Paragould High School (881 students)
Paragould Junior High held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Paragould Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paragould High
Paragould High School
881 students
- Paragould Prim
Paragould Primary School
602 students
- This school
Paragould Junior High
512 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
447 students
- Oak Grove Elem 270
Oak Grove Elementary School
270 students
- Woodrow Wilson 233
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
233 students
What this shows Paragould Junior High reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paragould Junior High compares
Paragould Junior High 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$11,979
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Paragould Junior High is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paragould School District reports $11,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paragould Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paragould Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paragould Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paragould Junior High
How many students attend Paragould Junior High?
Paragould Junior High has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paragould, AR. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paragould Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paragould Junior High is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paragould Junior High?
100.0% of students at Paragould Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paragould Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Paragould Junior High is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Paragould, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paragould Junior High?
Paragould Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Paragould Junior High rank among public schools in Paragould?
By Resource Investment Index, Paragould Junior High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Paragould, 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 Paragould on the city page.
What other schools are in Paragould School District?
Besides Paragould Junior High, Paragould School District also operates Paragould High School (881 students), Paragould Primary School (602 students), and Oak Grove Middle School (447 students). See the Paragould School District district page for the complete list.