Serving 792 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jacksonville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacksonville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jacksonville Elementary School's student population of 792 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jacksonville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonville Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#956 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
55%
19%
White
24%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonville Elementary School's ranking?
Jacksonville Elementary School is ranked #956 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Elementary School?
792 students attend Jacksonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jacksonville Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Elementary School?
Jacksonville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Elementary School offer ?
Jacksonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jacksonville Elementary School part of?
Jacksonville Elementary School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
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