- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pottsville, AR
Pottsville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pottsville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051170001180
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pottsville Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pottsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pottsville Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pottsville, AR.
School address
District: Pottsville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051170001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Pottsville Junior High School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 051170001180 · Pottsville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 11.8:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsville Elementary School (605 students)
Pottsville Junior High School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pottsville Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsville Ele
Pottsville Elementary School
605 students
- Pottsville Mid
Pottsville Middle Grade
417 students
- This school
Pottsville Junior High School
412 students
- Pottsville Hig
Pottsville High School
404 students
What this shows Pottsville Junior High School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pottsville Junior High School compares
Pottsville Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 60% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 33% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$10,324
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Pottsville Junior High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsville School District reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pottsville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pottsville Middle Grade | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pottsville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pottsville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pottsville Junior High School
How many students attend Pottsville Junior High School?
Pottsville Junior High School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pottsville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Junior High School is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Pottsville Junior High School?
23.4% of students at Pottsville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pottsville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pottsville Junior High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Pottsville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pottsville Junior High School?
Pottsville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pottsville Junior High School rank among public schools in Pottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pottsville Junior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pottsville, 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 Pottsville School District?
Besides Pottsville Junior High School, Pottsville School District also operates Pottsville Elementary School (605 students), Pottsville Middle Grade (417 students), and Pottsville High School (404 students). See the Pottsville School District district page for the complete list.