Enrollment
234
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stuttgart Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stuttgart Junior High School
Stuttgart Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Stuttgart, Arkansas, enrolling 234 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.8% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 121 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 234 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Stuttgart School District also operates Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students) and Stuttgart High School (499 students) alongside Stuttgart Junior 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 Stuttgart Junior High School compares
Stuttgart Junior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stuttgart School District, which includes Stuttgart Junior High School.
$10,676
Per student
-13%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 37.1%
Federal 23.5%
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 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
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle 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 (~234 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Stuttgart on the city page.
Is Stuttgart Junior High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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