Enrollment
761
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayetteville, AR
Ramay Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Ramay Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050612000324
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramay Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #10 of 17
- public schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramay Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramay Junior High School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ramay Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ramay Junior High School
Ramay Junior High School is a large middle school in Fayetteville, Arkansas, enrolling 761 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 761 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 184 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 761 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students) and Woodland Junior High School (765 students) alongside Ramay 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 Ramay Junior High School compares
Ramay 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 53% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$12,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Ramay 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 Fayetteville School District, which includes Ramay Junior High School.
$12,415
Per student
+1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.9%
State 25.7%
Federal 12.4%
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 Ramay Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnair Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owl Creek School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramay Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ramay Junior High School
How many students attend Ramay Junior High School?
Ramay Junior High School has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramay Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramay Junior High School is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramay Junior High School?
42.8% of students at Ramay Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramay Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Ramay Junior High School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramay Junior High School?
Ramay Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Ramay Junior High School rank among public schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramay Junior High School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
Is Ramay Junior High School a good school?
Ramay Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 Fayetteville School District?
Besides Ramay Junior High School, Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students), Woodland Junior High School (765 students), and Mcnair Middle School (670 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.
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