- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001022
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #18 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary School ranks #18 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Jones Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-17.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 051266001022 · Springdale, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16.6:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Jones Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-17.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 26.4 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
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 464
Jones Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Jones Elementary School reports 464 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,146
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 464 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 60.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 23.7%
White 12.5%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Jones Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Elementary School
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones Elementary School?
80.5% 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 60.6% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Elementary School ranks #18 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Jones Elementary School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.