Enrollment
733
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, AR
Jacksonville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050041901738
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonville Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Jacksonville, AR.
School address
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050041901738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jacksonville Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jacksonville Elementary School
Jacksonville Elementary School is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Jacksonville, Arkansas, enrolling 733 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 733 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District also operates Jacksonville High School (1,208 students) and Jacksonville Middle School (926 students) alongside Jacksonville Elementary School.
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 Jacksonville Elementary School compares
Jacksonville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 67% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$11,447
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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
African American 56.3%
White 20.5%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Jacksonville Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, which includes Jacksonville Elementary School.
$11,447
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 21.3%
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 Jacksonville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murrell Taylor Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bobby G Lester Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayou Meto Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~733 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville Elementary School
How many students attend Jacksonville Elementary School?
Jacksonville Elementary School has 733 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacksonville Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Jacksonville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville Elementary School is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville Elementary School?
Jacksonville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jacksonville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Jacksonville Elementary School a good school?
Jacksonville Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Besides Jacksonville Elementary School, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District also operates Jacksonville High School (1,208 students), Jacksonville Middle School (926 students), and Murrell Taylor Elem. School (428 students). See the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District district page for the complete list.
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