- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Southwest Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001024
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Junior High School ranks #3 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Southwest Junior High School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 051266001024 · Springdale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 14.2:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Southwest Junior High School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Southwest Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 694
Southwest Junior High School
694 students
What this shows Southwest Junior High School reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Junior High School compares
Southwest Junior 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,146
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
White 19.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 14.7%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Southwest Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Junior High School
How many students attend Southwest Junior High School?
Southwest Junior High School has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Junior High School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Junior High School?
62.2% of students at Southwest Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Springdale, 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 Southwest Junior High School?
Southwest Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Southwest Junior High School rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Junior High School ranks #3 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Southwest Junior High School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.