- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Jacksonville Elementary School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 050041901738 · Jacksonville, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High School (1,208 students)
Jacksonville Elementary School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Jacksonville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High School
1,208 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle School
926 students
- This school
Jacksonville Elementary School
733 students
- Murrell Taylor 428
Murrell Taylor Elem. School
428 students
- Bobby G Lester 421
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
421 students
- Bayou Meto Ele 416
Bayou Meto Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Jacksonville Elementary School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonville Elementary School compares
Jacksonville Elementary School 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 | 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 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
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
$11,264
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
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.
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
District finance for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District reports $11,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~733 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.