Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Theodore Jones Elem. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 60% 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-4
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore Jones Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Theodore Jones Elem. School's student population of 486 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Theodore Jones Elem. School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Jones Elem. School is 0.69, 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
#360 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
36%
19%
White
40%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 Theodore Jones Elem. School's ranking?
Theodore Jones Elem. School is ranked #360 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Theodore Jones Elem. School?
486 students attend Theodore Jones Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Theodore Jones Elem. School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore Jones Elem. School?
Theodore Jones Elem. School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Theodore Jones Elem. School offer ?
Theodore Jones Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Theodore Jones Elem. School part of?
Theodore Jones Elem. School is part of Conway School District.
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