Enrollment
313
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesboro, AR
Nettleton Steam School
Federal NCES profile for Nettleton Steam School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051044001514
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nettleton Steam School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nettleton Steam School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton Steam School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Nettleton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051044001514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nettleton Steam School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nettleton Steam School
Nettleton Steam School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 313 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 626 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 112 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 313 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Nettleton School District also operates Nettleton High School (1,054 students) and Nettleton Junior High School (566 students) alongside Nettleton Steam 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 Nettleton Steam School compares
Nettleton Steam 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,339
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 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 44.7%
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Nettleton Steam School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nettleton School District, which includes Nettleton Steam School.
$11,339
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 30.8%
Federal 17.0%
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 Nettleton Steam School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nettleton Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Heights School of Medical Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Hgts. Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Meadow School of Creative Media | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nettleton Steam School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nettleton Steam School
How many students attend Nettleton Steam School?
Nettleton Steam School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesboro, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Steam School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Steam School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nettleton Steam School?
100.0% of students at Nettleton Steam School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nettleton Steam School?
The largest demographic group at Nettleton Steam School is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nettleton Steam School?
Nettleton Steam School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Nettleton Steam School rank among elementary schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Nettleton Steam School ranks #3 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 Nettleton Steam School a good school?
Nettleton Steam School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 Nettleton School District?
Besides Nettleton Steam School, Nettleton School District also operates Nettleton High School (1,054 students), Nettleton Junior High School (566 students), and University Heights School of Medical Arts (491 students). See the Nettleton School District district page for the complete list.
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