- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Searcy, AR
Riverview Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050840001202
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Junior High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Searcy · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Junior High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Searcy, AR.
School address
District: Riverview School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050840001202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Riverview Junior High School shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 050840001202 · Searcy, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 8.9:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (340 students)
Riverview Junior High School shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Riverview Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
340 students
- Judsonia Eleme
Judsonia Elementary School
307 students
- Kensett Elemen
Kensett Elementary School
294 students
- This school
Riverview Junior High School
179 students
What this shows Riverview Junior High School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Junior High School compares
Riverview Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 4% | 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
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% 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
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 17% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,484
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Riverview Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverview School District reports $12,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judsonia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kensett Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 Riverview Junior High School
How many students attend Riverview Junior High School?
Riverview Junior High School has 179 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Searcy, AR. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Junior High School is 8.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Riverview Junior High School?
61.5% of students at Riverview Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Junior High School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Searcy, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Junior High School?
Riverview Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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 Riverview Junior High School rank among public schools in Searcy?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Junior High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Searcy, 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 Searcy on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview School District?
Besides Riverview Junior High School, Riverview School District also operates Riverview High School (340 students), Judsonia Elementary School (307 students), and Kensett Elementary School (294 students). See the Riverview School District district page for the complete list.