- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Bluff, AR
Watson Chapel Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Watson Chapel Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051393001212
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watson Chapel Jr. High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Watson Chapel Jr. High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watson Chapel Jr. High School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Watson Chapel School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051393001212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Watson Chapel Jr. High School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 051393001212 · Pine Bluff, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 8.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Watson Chapel High School (593 students)
Watson Chapel Jr. High School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Watson Chapel Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watson Chapel
Watson Chapel High School
593 students
- Coleman Elemen
Coleman Elementary School
426 students
- This school
Watson Chapel Jr. High School
334 students
- L. L. Owen Ele
L. L. Owen Elementary School
238 students
- Edgewood Eleme 199
Edgewood Elementary School
199 students
What this shows Watson Chapel Jr. High School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watson Chapel Jr. High School compares
Watson Chapel Jr. 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 17% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.8%
White 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Watson Chapel Jr. High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watson Chapel School District reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watson Chapel Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Chapel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L. L. Owen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watson Chapel Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watson Chapel Jr. High School
How many students attend Watson Chapel Jr. High School?
Watson Chapel Jr. High School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson Chapel Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watson Chapel Jr. High School is 8.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 44% 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 Watson Chapel Jr. High School?
100.0% of students at Watson Chapel Jr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watson Chapel Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Watson Chapel Jr. High School is African American at 89.8% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watson Chapel Jr. High School?
Watson Chapel Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Watson Chapel Jr. High School rank among schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Watson Chapel Jr. High School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Pine Bluff, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Watson Chapel School District?
Besides Watson Chapel Jr. High School, Watson Chapel School District also operates Watson Chapel High School (593 students), Coleman Elementary School (426 students), and L. L. Owen Elementary School (238 students). See the Watson Chapel School District district page for the complete list.