- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
White Hall Junior High School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 051414001247 · White Hall, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 18.5:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: White Hall High School (954 students)
White Hall Junior High School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
White Hall Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Hall Hig
White Hall High School
954 students
- This school
White Hall Junior High School
721 students
- Moody Elementa
Moody Elementary School
408 students
- Taylor Element 373
Taylor Elementary School
373 students
- Gandy Elementa 366
Gandy Elementary School
366 students
- Hardin Element 224
Hardin Elementary School
224 students
What this shows White Hall Junior High School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Hall Junior High School compares
White Hall 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,377
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 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.
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
District finance for White Hall School District reports $10,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.