- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hope, AR
Yerger Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Yerger Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050784000500
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yerger Junior High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Hope · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Yerger Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yerger Junior High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Hope, AR.
School address
District: Hope School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050784000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Yerger Junior High School shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 050784000500 · Hope, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary (929 students)
Yerger Junior High School shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Yerger Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wm. Jefferson
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
- This school 188
Yerger Junior High School
188 students
- Creative Actio 69
Creative Action Team School
69 students
What this shows Yerger Junior High School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yerger Junior High School compares
Yerger Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 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 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
White 18.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Yerger Junior High School 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 Yerger Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creative Action Team School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yerger Junior High School'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
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yerger Junior High School
How many students attend Yerger Junior High School?
Yerger Junior High School has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hope, AR. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yerger Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yerger Junior High School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Yerger Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Yerger Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yerger Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Yerger Junior High School is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Hope, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yerger Junior High School?
Yerger Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Yerger Junior High School rank among public schools in Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Yerger Junior High School ranks #5 of 8 public 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 public schools in Hope on the city page.
What other schools are in Hope School District?
Besides Yerger Junior High School, Hope School District also operates Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary (929 students), Hope High School (611 students), and Hope Academy (217 students). See the Hope School District district page for the complete list.