- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Russellville Jr. High School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 62.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 051206000968 · Russellville, AR Other · MID · TRAD
808 enr · 13.2:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (1,281 students)
Russellville Jr. High School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.7 → 62.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Russellville Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
1,281 students
- This school
Russellville Jr. High School
808 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
795 students
- Sequoyah Eleme
Sequoyah Elementary School
542 students
- Oakland Height 503
Oakland Heights Elem. School
503 students
- Russellville I 436
Russellville Intermediate School
436 students
What this shows Russellville Jr. High School reports 808 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russellville Jr. High School compares
Russellville Jr. 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,246
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Russellville School District reports $13,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~808 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.