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Jonesboro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,993 students in Jonesboro School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arkansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Jonesboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
11 Schools
704 Schools
# Students
6,709 Students
307,363 Students
# Teachers
418 Teachers
20,447 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jonesboro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,737 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
5,477 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
988 Students
44,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
3,110 Students
59,055 Students
% Black Students
46%
19%
# White Students
2,239 Students
179,571 Students
% White Students
33%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,201 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
321 Students
14,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
311
13,650
# Students in K Grade:
504
34,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
534
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
497
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
471
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
501
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
495
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
494
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
489
21,283
# Students in 8th Grade:
515
15,857
# Students in 9th Grade:
513
1,398
# Students in 10th Grade:
526
1,520
# Students in 11th Grade:
442
1,277
# Students in 12th Grade:
416
1,201
# Ungraded Students:
1
68
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,500 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,346 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,500
$12,914
Spending / Student
$12,346
$12,826
Best Jonesboro School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1218 Cobb St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Grades: 1-6
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1804 Hillcrest Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Grades: K-6
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Health/wellness Envi Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Rosemond Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Grades: 1-6
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Math & Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Thomas Green Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Grades: 1-6
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Microsociety Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Grades: 1-6
| 455 students
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