- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 123.8 → 126.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 050804001594 · West Memphis, AR High · MID · CHARTER
897 enr · 7.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students)
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 123.8 → 126.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
897 students
- Jackson/Wonder
Jackson/Wonder Elementary School
554 students
- Faulk Elementa
Faulk Elementary School
523 students
- Wonder Junior
Wonder Junior High School
511 students
- Bragg Elementa
Bragg Elementary School
473 students
- Richland Eleme
Richland Elementary School
462 students
What this shows The Academies of West Memphis Charter School reports 897 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academies of West Memphis Charter School compares
The Academies of West Memphis Charter 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for West Memphis School District reports $13,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~897 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 944 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 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 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.
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.