Enrollment
561
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wynne, AR
Wynne Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wynne Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051443001174
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wynne Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wynne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wynne Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wynne Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wynne, AR.
School address
District: Wynne School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051443001174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wynne Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wynne Junior High School
Wynne Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Wynne, Arkansas, enrolling 561 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.9% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 149 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 561 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wynne School District also operates Wynne High School (723 students) and Wynne Primary School (588 students) alongside Wynne 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 Wynne Junior High School compares
Wynne 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$11,056
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 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
White 61.3%
African American 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Wynne 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 Wynne School District, which includes Wynne Junior High School.
$11,056
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 49.1%
Federal 24.8%
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 Wynne Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wynne Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wynne Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wynne Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wynne Junior High School
How many students attend Wynne Junior High School?
Wynne Junior High School has 561 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wynne, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wynne Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wynne Junior High School is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wynne Junior High School?
46.9% of students at Wynne Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wynne Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wynne Junior High School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Wynne, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wynne Junior High School?
Wynne Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wynne Junior High School rank among public schools in Wynne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wynne Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wynne, 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 Wynne on the city page.
Is Wynne Junior High School a good school?
Wynne Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Wynne School District?
Besides Wynne Junior High School, Wynne School District also operates Wynne High School (723 students), Wynne Primary School (588 students), and Wynne Intermediate School (510 students). See the Wynne School District district page for the complete list.
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