Enrollment
412
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pottsville Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pottsville Junior High School
Pottsville Junior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pottsville, Arkansas, enrolling 412 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Arkansas average.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 412 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pottsville School District also operates Pottsville Elementary School (605 students) and Pottsville Middle Grade (417 students) alongside Pottsville 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 Pottsville Junior High School compares
Pottsville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,127
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottsville School District, which includes Pottsville Junior High School.
$10,127
Per student
-17%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 59.5%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~412 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pottsville on the city page.
Is Pottsville Junior High School a good school?
Pottsville Junior High School earns 43/100 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 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.
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