RAMSEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.fortsmithschools.org

832 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ramsey Junior High School is a public middle school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the Fort Smith Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with opportunities for extracurricular growth.

The school is situated on Jenny Lind Road and serves as a key community anchor in the Fort Smith area. Beyond its focus on academic achievement, Ramsey Junior High encourages student involvement through various athletics, arts, and club programs, which help foster a supportive and engaging campus culture. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s latest updates, academic calendars, and administrative information through the official Fort Smith Public Schools website.

832

Total Students

61.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAMSEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	434
Hispanic	152
Black	99
Asian	34
Two or More	99
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
434 (52.2 %)
Hispanic
152 (18.3 %)
Black
99 (11.9 %)
Two or More
99 (11.9 %)
Asian
34 (4.1 %)
American Indian
12 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)783-5115
Website:	http://www.fortsmithschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	111

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 266

Grade 7 275

Grade 8 291