- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Smith, AR
Ramsey Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Ramsey Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050633000371
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramsey Junior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramsey Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Ramsey Junior High School held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 050633000371 · Fort Smith, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
Ramsey Junior High School held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Ramsey Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
2,231 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
2,053 students
- This school 801
Ramsey Junior High School
801 students
- L. a. Chaffin 753
L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School
753 students
- Dora Kimmons J 753
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
753 students
- William O. Dar 711
William O. Darby Jr. High Sch.
711 students
What this shows Ramsey Junior High School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramsey Junior High School compares
Ramsey Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$12,459
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
267
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 10.1%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Ramsey Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Smith School District reports $12,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramsey Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dora Kimmons Jr. High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William O. Darby Jr. High Sch. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramsey Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,053
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramsey Junior High School
How many students attend Ramsey Junior High School?
Ramsey Junior High School has 801 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Junior High School is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Ramsey Junior High School?
52.6% of students at Ramsey Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramsey Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Ramsey Junior High School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramsey Junior High School?
Ramsey Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Ramsey Junior High School rank among middle schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Fort Smith, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Smith on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Smith School District?
Besides Ramsey Junior High School, Fort Smith School District also operates Northside High School (2,231 students), Southside High School (2,053 students), and L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School (753 students). See the Fort Smith School District district page for the complete list.