Enrollment
721
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · White Hall, AR
White Hall Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for White Hall Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051414001247
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Hall Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in White Hall · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
White Hall Junior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Hall Junior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in White Hall, AR.
School address
District: White Hall School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051414001247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Hall Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Hall Junior High School
White Hall Junior High School is a large middle school in White Hall, Arkansas, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Arkansas schools and 36% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 327 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 721 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
White Hall School District also operates White Hall High School (954 students) and Moody Elementary School (408 students) alongside White Hall Junior High 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 White Hall Junior High School compares
White Hall Junior High 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 88% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$10,513
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
White 60.2%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, White Hall Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Hall School District, which includes White Hall Junior High School.
$10,513
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 45.2%
Federal 15.0%
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 White Hall Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moody Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gandy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Hall Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about White Hall Junior High School
How many students attend White Hall Junior High School?
White Hall Junior High School has 721 students enrolled. It is a middle school in White Hall, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Hall Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Hall Junior High School is 18.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Hall Junior High School?
42.1% of students at White Hall Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Hall Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at White Hall Junior High School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in White Hall, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Hall Junior High School?
White Hall Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Hall Junior High School rank among public schools in White Hall?
By Resource Investment Index, White Hall Junior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in White Hall, 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 White Hall on the city page.
Is White Hall Junior High School a good school?
White Hall Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. 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 White Hall School District?
Besides White Hall Junior High School, White Hall School District also operates White Hall High School (954 students), Moody Elementary School (408 students), and Taylor Elementary School (373 students). See the White Hall School District district page for the complete list.
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