Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jones 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 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jones Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jones 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 Jones Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
14%
Black
2%
19%
White
12%
59%
Hawaiian
26%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Jones Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parson Hills Elem. School, Bernice Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
512 students attend Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jones Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jones Elementary School offer ?
Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jones Elementary School part of?
Jones Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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