Enrollment
801
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ramsey Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ramsey Junior High School
Ramsey Junior High School is a higher-need, large middle school in Fort Smith, Arkansas, enrolling 801 students.
At 13.1:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 801 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 130 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #101, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 378 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 801 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fort Smith School District also operates Northside High School (2,231 students) and Southside High School (2,053 students) alongside Ramsey 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 Ramsey Junior High School compares
Ramsey 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,206
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Smith School District, which includes Ramsey Junior High School.
$12,206
Per student
0%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 44.3%
Federal 20.2%
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 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
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
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 (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ramsey Junior High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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