Enrollment
456
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pocahontas, AR
Pocahontas Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pocahontas Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051161001438
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocahontas Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pocahontas · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocahontas Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pocahontas, AR.
School address
District: Pocahontas School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051161001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pocahontas Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pocahontas Junior High School
Pocahontas Junior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pocahontas, Arkansas, enrolling 456 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pocahontas School District spends $9,392 per pupil, 23% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocahontas School District also operates Alma Spikes Elementary School (703 students) and Pocahontas High School (410 students) alongside Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas Junior High School compares
Pocahontas 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$9,392
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 71.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas School District, which includes Pocahontas Junior High School.
$9,392
Per student
-23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 57.1%
Federal 16.3%
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 Pocahontas Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Spikes Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| M.D. Williams Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocahontas Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas Junior High School
How many students attend Pocahontas Junior High School?
Pocahontas Junior High School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pocahontas, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Junior High School is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Pocahontas Junior High School?
44.1% of students at Pocahontas Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocahontas Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pocahontas Junior High School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Pocahontas, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocahontas Junior High School?
Pocahontas Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pocahontas Junior High School rank among public schools in Pocahontas?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas on the city page.
Is Pocahontas Junior High School a good school?
Pocahontas Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Pocahontas School District?
Besides Pocahontas Junior High School, Pocahontas School District also operates Alma Spikes Elementary School (703 students), Pocahontas High School (410 students), and M.D. Williams Intermediate School (402 students). See the Pocahontas School District district page for the complete list.
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