Enrollment
499
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesboro, AR
Math & Science Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Math & Science Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050828000552
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Math & Science Magnet School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Math & Science Magnet School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Math & Science Magnet School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Jonesboro School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050828000552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+15% 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
What stands out at Math & Science Magnet School
Math & Science Magnet School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 499 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jonesboro School District also operates The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students) and Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students) alongside Math & Science Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Math & Science Magnet School compares
Math & Science Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 499 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
39.1%
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
$12,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Math & Science Magnet School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonesboro School District, which includes Math & Science Magnet School.
$12,107
Per student
-1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Math & Science Magnet School 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| International Studies Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Math & Science Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
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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 an 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 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 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% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Math & Science Magnet School?
Math & Science Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Math & Science Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Math & Science Magnet School ranks #11 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.
Is Math & Science Magnet School a good school?
Math & Science Magnet School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jonesboro School District?
Besides Math & Science Magnet School, 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.
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