- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Memphis, AR
West Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050804000529
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Junior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: West Memphis School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050804000529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
West Junior High School shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 050804000529 · West Memphis, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 11.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students)
West Junior High School shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
West Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Academies
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
- This school
West Junior High School
461 students
What this shows West Junior High School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Junior High School compares
West Junior 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.1%
White 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, West Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 West Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies of West Memphis Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson/Wonder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faulk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wonder Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bragg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Junior High 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
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Junior High School
How many students attend West Junior High School?
West Junior High School has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Memphis, AR. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Junior High School is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 West Junior High School?
100.0% of students at West Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Junior High School is African American at 70.1% of enrollment, in West Memphis, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Junior High School?
West Junior 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 West Junior High School rank among schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, West Junior High School ranks #1 of 6 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 schools in West Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in West Memphis School District?
Besides West Junior High School, West Memphis School District also operates The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students), Jackson/Wonder Elementary School (554 students), and Faulk Elementary School (523 students). See the West Memphis School District district page for the complete list.