Enrollment
636
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesboro, AR
International Studies Magnet
Federal NCES profile for International Studies Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050828000549
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Studies Magnet earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
International Studies Magnet has class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Magnet ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Jonesboro School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050828000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Studies Magnet compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Studies Magnet
International Studies Magnet is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 636 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Arkansas schools and 46% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 636 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jonesboro School District also operates The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students) and Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students) alongside International Studies Magnet.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How International Studies Magnet compares
International Studies Magnet on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, International Studies Magnet is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonesboro School District, which includes International Studies Magnet.
$12,107
Per student
-1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 49.3%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How International Studies Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Visual & Performing Art Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annie Camp Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Health/Wellness Envi Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International Studies Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~636 students)
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Frequently asked questions about International Studies Magnet
How many students attend International Studies Magnet?
International Studies Magnet has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Studies Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at International Studies Magnet is 19.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Studies Magnet?
100.0% of students at International Studies Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Studies Magnet?
The largest demographic group at International Studies Magnet is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Studies Magnet?
International Studies Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does International Studies Magnet rank among elementary schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Magnet ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Jonesboro, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
Is International Studies Magnet a good school?
International Studies Magnet earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jonesboro School District?
Besides International Studies Magnet, Jonesboro School District also operates The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students), Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students), and Visual & Performing Art Magnet (731 students). See the Jonesboro School District district page for the complete list.
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