Enrollment
499
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 050828000552
Math & Science Magnet School — Jonesboro, AR
Federal NCES profile for Math & Science Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jonesboro School District · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Math & Science Magnet School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Math & Science Magnet School reports 499 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Arkansas average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 499 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jonesboro School District spends $14,998 per pupil district-wide, above the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.3% from local sources (property taxes), 49.3% from the state, and 25.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Math & Science Magnet School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,998
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 499 Top 68% in Arkansas — larger than 32% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +69% vs state
NCES ID 050828000552
Student demographics
African American 57.7%
White 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 57.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 499:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.1%
In-school suspensions 96
Out-of-school suspensions 71
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonesboro School District, which includes Math & Science Magnet School.
$14,998
Per student
+5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 49.3%
Federal 25.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Math & Science Magnet School
How many students attend Math & Science Magnet School?
Math & Science Magnet School has 499 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in JONESBORO, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Math & Science Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Math & Science Magnet School is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Math & Science Magnet School?
100.0% of students at Math & Science Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Math & Science Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Math & Science Magnet School is African American at 57.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in JONESBORO, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Math & Science Magnet School?
Math & Science Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.