- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hope, AR
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary
Federal NCES profile for Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050784000025
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hope · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary has class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hope, AR.
School address
District: Hope School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050784000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 050784000025 · Hope, AR Other · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hope High School (611 students)
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary
929 students
- Hope High Scho
Hope High School
611 students
- Hope Academy 217
Hope Academy
217 students
- Beryl Henry Up 198
Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School
198 students
- Yerger Junior 188
Yerger Junior High School
188 students
- Creative Actio 69
Creative Action Team School
69 students
What this shows Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary compares
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 80% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$14,216
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
White 17.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hope School District reports $14,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yerger Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creative Action Team School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~929 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary
How many students attend Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary has 929 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hope, AR. CCD year-over-year: 977 (2022-23) → 930 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary?
100.0% of students at Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary?
The largest demographic group at Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary is African American at 43.8% of enrollment, in Hope, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary rank among schools in Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hope, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hope on the city page.
What other schools are in Hope School District?
Besides Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary, Hope School District also operates Hope High School (611 students), Hope Academy (217 students), and Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School (198 students). See the Hope School District district page for the complete list.