- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilson, AR
Rivercrest Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Rivercrest Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050004501735
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rivercrest Junior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rivercrest Junior High has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rivercrest Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wilson, AR.
School address
District: Rivercrest School District #57 · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004501735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Rivercrest Junior High held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 050004501735 · Wilson, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rivercrest Elementary School (675 students)
Rivercrest Junior High held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Rivercrest Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rivercrest Ele
Rivercrest Elementary School
675 students
- Academies at R
Academies at Rivercrest High School
351 students
- This school 179
Rivercrest Junior High
179 students
What this shows Rivercrest Junior High reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rivercrest Junior High compares
Rivercrest Junior High 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
African American 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Rivercrest Junior High is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rivercrest School District #57 reports $15,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rivercrest Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivercrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academies at Rivercrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rivercrest Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rivercrest Junior High
How many students attend Rivercrest Junior High?
Rivercrest Junior High has 179 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilson, AR. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivercrest Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivercrest Junior High is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Rivercrest Junior High?
100.0% of students at Rivercrest Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rivercrest Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Rivercrest Junior High is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Wilson, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivercrest Junior High?
Rivercrest Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Rivercrest Junior High rank among public schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rivercrest Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wilson, 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 Rivercrest School District #57?
Besides Rivercrest Junior High, Rivercrest School District #57 also operates Rivercrest Elementary School (675 students) and Academies at Rivercrest High School (351 students). See the Rivercrest School District #57 district page for the complete list.