- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Nettleton Steam School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 051044001514 · Jonesboro, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton High School (1,054 students)
Nettleton Steam School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Nettleton Steam School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nettleton High
Nettleton High School
1,054 students
- Nettleton Juni
Nettleton Junior High School
566 students
- University Hei
University Heights School of Medical Arts
491 students
- University Hgt
University Hgts. Elem. School
446 students
- Fox Meadow Sch
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
440 students
- This school 313
Nettleton Steam School
313 students
What this shows Nettleton Steam School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nettleton Steam School compares
Nettleton Steam School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 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 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
14.2:1
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
$12,746
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
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.
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
District finance for Nettleton School District reports $12,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~313 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.