Enrollment
897
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Memphis, AR
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
Federal NCES profile for The Academies of West Memphis Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050804001594Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 71
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academies of West Memphis Charter School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: West Memphis School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050804001594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academies of West Memphis Charter School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is a high-poverty, large charter high school in West Memphis, Arkansas, enrolling 897 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is leaner than roughly 89% of Arkansas schools and 46% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 897 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 362 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 897 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Memphis School District also operates Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students) and Faulk Elementary School (523 students) alongside The Academies of West Memphis Charter 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 The Academies of West Memphis Charter School compares
The Academies of West Memphis Charter 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 11% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$11,814
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
African American 83.8%
White 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Memphis School District, which includes The Academies of West Memphis Charter School.
$11,814
Per student
-4%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 55.9%
Federal 26.6%
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 The Academies of West Memphis Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson/Wonder Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faulk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wonder Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bragg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academies of West Memphis Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high 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 (~897 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
How many students attend The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School has 897 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Memphis, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is 7.3:1, which is 46% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 54% 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 The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
100.0% of students at The Academies of West Memphis Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
The largest demographic group at The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is African American at 83.8% of enrollment, in West Memphis, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Academies of West Memphis Charter School rank among public schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academies of West Memphis Charter School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in West Memphis, 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 West Memphis on the city page.
Is The Academies of West Memphis Charter School a good school?
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. 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 West Memphis School District?
Besides The Academies of West Memphis Charter School, West Memphis School District also operates Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students), Faulk Elementary School (523 students), and Wonder Junior High School (511 students). See the West Memphis School District district page for the complete list.
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