- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Memphis, AR
Wonder Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wonder Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050804000532
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wonder Junior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in West Memphis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wonder Junior High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wonder Junior High School ranks #4 of 6 schools in West Memphis, AR.
School address
District: West Memphis School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050804000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+232 students YoY
Wonder Junior High School grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+72.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+232 students YoY 050804000532 · West Memphis, AR Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies of West Memphis Charter School (897 students)
Wonder Junior High School grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+72.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Wonder 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
- This school
Wonder Junior High School
511 students
- Bragg Elementa
Bragg Elementary School
473 students
- Richland Eleme
Richland Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Wonder Junior High School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wonder Junior High School compares
Wonder Junior High School is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 71% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.5%
White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Wonder Junior High School is less 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 Wonder 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Faulk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bragg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wonder 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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wonder Junior High School
How many students attend Wonder Junior High School?
Wonder Junior High School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Memphis, AR. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 232.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wonder Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wonder Junior High School is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wonder Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Wonder Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wonder Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wonder Junior High School is African American at 96.5% of enrollment, in West Memphis, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wonder Junior High School?
Wonder Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Wonder Junior High School rank among schools in West Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Wonder Junior High School ranks #4 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 Wonder 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.