- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesboro, AR
Microsociety Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Microsociety Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050828000554
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Microsociety Magnet School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Microsociety Magnet School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Microsociety Magnet School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Jonesboro School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050828000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Microsociety Magnet School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 050828000554 · Jonesboro, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 18.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students)
Microsociety Magnet School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Microsociety Magnet School 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 492
Microsociety Magnet School
492 students
What this shows Microsociety Magnet School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Microsociety Magnet School compares
Microsociety Magnet School is a growing 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$12,604
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
White 13.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Microsociety Magnet School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jonesboro School District reports $12,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Microsociety Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Visual & Performing Art Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Microsociety Magnet School'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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Microsociety Magnet School
How many students attend Microsociety Magnet School?
Microsociety Magnet School has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Microsociety Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Microsociety Magnet School is 18.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Microsociety Magnet School?
100.0% of students at Microsociety Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Microsociety Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Microsociety Magnet School is African American at 67.1% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Microsociety Magnet School?
Microsociety Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Microsociety Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Microsociety Magnet School ranks #9 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 Microsociety 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.