- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Ramay Junior High School grew from 645 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 54.7 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 050612000324 · Fayetteville, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 14.1:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students)
Ramay Junior High School grew from 645 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE held 54.7 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Ramay Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- This school 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- Mcnair Middle 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- Owl Creek Scho 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- Holcomb Elemen 603
Holcomb Elementary School
603 students
What this shows Ramay Junior High School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramay Junior High School compares
Ramay 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), up 76.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.