- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rogers, AR
Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051197000505
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Rogers School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051197000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Jones Elementary School shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 051197000505 · Rogers, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers High School (2,492 students)
Jones Elementary School shrank from 492 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Jones Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
2,492 students
- Rogers Heritag
Rogers Heritage High School
2,008 students
- Elmwood Middle
Elmwood Middle School
1,066 students
- Kirksey Middle 890
Kirksey Middle School
890 students
- Oakdale Middle 809
Oakdale Middle School
809 students
- This school 463
Jones Elementary School
463 students
What this shows Jones Elementary School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones Elementary School compares
Jones Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 52% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,519
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
White 22.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Jones Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rogers School District reports $11,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Elementary School
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rogers, AR. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones Elementary School?
54.7% of students at Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jones Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Jones Elementary School rank among schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rogers on the city page.
What other schools are in Rogers School District?
Besides Jones Elementary School, Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students), Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students), and Elmwood Middle School (1,066 students). See the Rogers School District district page for the complete list.