- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stuttgart, AR
Stuttgart Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Stuttgart Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051296001249
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuttgart Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Stuttgart · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuttgart Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuttgart Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, AR.
School address
District: Stuttgart School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051296001249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Stuttgart Junior High School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 051296001249 · Stuttgart, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 12.3:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students)
Stuttgart Junior High School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Stuttgart Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Avenue El
Park Avenue Elementary School
641 students
- Stuttgart High
Stuttgart High School
499 students
- This school 234
Stuttgart Junior High School
234 students
- Meekins Middle 210
Meekins Middle School
210 students
What this shows Stuttgart Junior High School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuttgart Junior High School compares
Stuttgart 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,556
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
African American 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Stuttgart Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stuttgart School District reports $11,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stuttgart Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuttgart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meekins Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuttgart Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuttgart Junior High School
How many students attend Stuttgart Junior High School?
Stuttgart Junior High School has 234 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stuttgart, AR. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuttgart Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuttgart Junior High School is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Stuttgart Junior High School?
46.8% of students at Stuttgart Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuttgart Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Stuttgart Junior High School is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Stuttgart, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuttgart Junior High School?
Stuttgart Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Stuttgart Junior High School rank among public schools in Stuttgart?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuttgart Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stuttgart School District?
Besides Stuttgart Junior High School, Stuttgart School District also operates Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students), Stuttgart High School (499 students), and Meekins Middle School (210 students). See the Stuttgart School District district page for the complete list.