- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesboro, AR
Kindergarten Center
Federal NCES profile for Kindergarten Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050828001362
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kindergarten Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kindergarten Center has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kindergarten Center ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Jonesboro School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050828001362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Kindergarten Center held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 050828001362 · Jonesboro, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students)
Kindergarten Center held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Kindergarten Center 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
- International
International Studies Magnet
636 students
- This school 485
Kindergarten Center
485 students
What this shows Kindergarten Center reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kindergarten Center compares
Kindergarten Center 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.1%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Kindergarten Center is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Jonesboro School District reports $12,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kindergarten Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Visual & Performing Art Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annie Camp Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| International Studies Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kindergarten Center'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
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kindergarten Center
How many students attend Kindergarten Center?
Kindergarten Center has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kindergarten Center is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kindergarten Center?
100.0% of students at Kindergarten Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kindergarten Center?
The largest demographic group at Kindergarten Center is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kindergarten Center?
Kindergarten Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Kindergarten Center rank among elementary schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Kindergarten Center ranks #8 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 Kindergarten Center, 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.