- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
International Studies Magnet held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 050828000549 · Jonesboro, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 19.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students)
International Studies Magnet held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
International Studies Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Academies
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
1,505 students
- Douglas Macart
Douglas Macarthur Jhs
765 students
- Visual & Perfo
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
731 students
- Annie Camp Jr.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
701 students
- This school
International Studies Magnet
636 students
- Health/Wellnes
Health/Wellness Envi Magnet
633 students
What this shows International Studies Magnet reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How International Studies Magnet compares
International Studies Magnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Jonesboro School District reports $12,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~636 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.