- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Pocahontas Junior High School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 051161001438 · Pocahontas, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 12.3:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma Spikes Elementary School (703 students)
Pocahontas Junior High School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pocahontas Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alma Spikes El
Alma Spikes Elementary School
703 students
- This school
Pocahontas Junior High School
456 students
- Pocahontas Hig
Pocahontas High School
410 students
- M.D. Williams
M.D. Williams Intermediate School
402 students
What this shows Pocahontas Junior High School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocahontas Junior High School compares
Pocahontas 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,423
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 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.
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
District finance for Pocahontas School District reports $10,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~456 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.