- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bentonville, AR
Washington Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050306000074
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Washington Junior High School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 050306000074 · Bentonville, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 14.5:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
Washington Junior High School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Washington Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentonville Hi
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- Centerton Gamb 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- Lincoln Junior 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- This school 709
Washington Junior High School
709 students
What this shows Washington Junior High School reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Junior High School compares
Washington Junior High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 56% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$12,377
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Washington Junior High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Junior High School
How many students attend Washington Junior High School?
Washington Junior High School has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High School is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Junior High School?
18.3% of students at Washington Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Junior High School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Junior High School?
Washington Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Washington Junior High School rank among middle schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bentonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Washington Junior High School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.