Enrollment
808
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, AR
Russellville Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Russellville Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051206000968
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russellville Jr. High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Russellville Jr. High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Jr. High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Russellville, AR.
School address
District: Russellville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051206000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russellville Jr. High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russellville Jr. High School
Russellville Jr. High School is a large combined-grade school in Russellville, Arkansas, enrolling 808 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 808 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 282 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 808 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students) and Russellville Middle School (795 students) alongside Russellville Jr. 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 Russellville Jr. High School compares
Russellville Jr. 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Russellville Jr. High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russellville School District, which includes Russellville Jr. High School.
$13,203
Per student
+8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 26.1%
Federal 19.3%
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 Russellville Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland Heights Elem. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russellville Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russellville Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other 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 (~808 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Russellville Jr. High School
How many students attend Russellville Jr. High School?
Russellville Jr. High School has 808 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville Jr. High School is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Russellville Jr. High School?
36.6% of students at Russellville Jr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russellville Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Russellville Jr. High School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Russellville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russellville Jr. High School?
Russellville Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Russellville Jr. High School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Jr. High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Russellville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
Is Russellville Jr. High School a good school?
Russellville Jr. High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Russellville School District?
Besides Russellville Jr. High School, Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students), Russellville Middle School (795 students), and Sequoyah Elementary School (542 students). See the Russellville School District district page for the complete list.
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