J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.bentonvillek12.org

718 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

J. William Fulbright Junior High School is a public secondary school located in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving students in grades 7 through 9. As part of the Bentonville School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for the transition from middle school to high school, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities that encourage exploration in the arts, technology, and athletics.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community and student development, emphasizing the importance of both scholastic achievement and character building. By leveraging resources from the Bentonville school system, Fulbright Junior High seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and social foundations necessary for success in their future academic endeavors. Its location on Bright Road serves as a central hub for students in the surrounding area, maintaining a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

718

Total Students

50.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	83
Black	21
Asian	129
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
455 (63.4%)
Asian
129 (18.0%)
Hispanic
83 (11.6%)
Two or More
23 (3.2%)
Black
21 (2.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)802-7000
Website:	http://www.bentonvillek12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 7 374

Grade 8 344