- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prescott, AR
Prescott Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Prescott Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051182001660
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott Junior High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prescott Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prescott, AR.
School address
District: Prescott School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051182001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Prescott Junior High School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 051182001660 · Prescott, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Prescott Elementary School (363 students)
Prescott Junior High School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Prescott Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prescott Eleme
Prescott Elementary School
363 students
- Prescott High
Prescott High School
296 students
- This school
Prescott Junior High School
242 students
What this shows Prescott Junior High School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott Junior High School compares
Prescott Junior High School is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,770
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
African American 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Prescott Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prescott School District reports $11,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prescott Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prescott High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prescott Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prescott Junior High School
How many students attend Prescott Junior High School?
Prescott Junior High School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prescott, AR. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott Junior High School is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Prescott Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Prescott Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Prescott Junior High School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Prescott, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott Junior High School?
Prescott Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Prescott Junior High School rank among public schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prescott, 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 Prescott School District?
Besides Prescott Junior High School, Prescott School District also operates Prescott Elementary School (363 students) and Prescott High School (296 students). See the Prescott School District district page for the complete list.