- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Joe, AR
St. Joe K-12 School
Federal NCES profile for St. Joe K-12 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050007601643
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Joe K-12 School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 172
- students enrolled
St. Joe K-12 School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ozark Mountain School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050007601643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
172 on latest CCD 050007601643 · St. Joe, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 4.5:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Grove K-12 School (241 students)
St. Joe K-12 School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
St. Joe K-12 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Grove
Western Grove K-12 School
241 students
- This school
St. Joe K-12 School
172 students
- Bruno-Pyatt K-
Bruno-Pyatt K-12 School
158 students
What this shows St. Joe K-12 School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Joe K-12 School compares
St. Joe K-12 School vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.5:1 | ▼ 67% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 3% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,995
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark Mountain School District reports $14,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Joe K-12 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Grove K-12 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bruno-Pyatt K-12 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Joe K-12 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Joe K-12 School
How many students attend St. Joe K-12 School?
St. Joe K-12 School has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Joe, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Joe K-12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Joe K-12 School is 4.5:1, which is 67% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 71% 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 St. Joe K-12 School?
98.3% of students at St. Joe K-12 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Joe K-12 School?
St. Joe K-12 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).
What other schools are in Ozark Mountain School District?
Besides St. Joe K-12 School, Ozark Mountain School District also operates Western Grove K-12 School (241 students) and Bruno-Pyatt K-12 School (158 students). See the Ozark Mountain School District district page for the complete list.