Enrollment
929
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Hope, Arkansas, enrolling 929 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 929 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hope School District also operates Hope High School (611 students) and Hope Academy (217 students) alongside Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary.
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 Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary compares
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,337
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hope School District, which includes Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary.
$12,337
Per student
+1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 49.4%
Federal 29.0%
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 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
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~929 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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