- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesboro, AR
University Heights School of Medical Arts
Federal NCES profile for University Heights School of Medical Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051044000060
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Heights School of Medical Arts earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University Heights School of Medical Arts has class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Heights School of Medical Arts ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Nettleton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051044000060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
University Heights School of Medical Arts held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 051044000060 · Jonesboro, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton High School (1,054 students)
University Heights School of Medical Arts held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
University Heights School of Medical Arts 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
- This school
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
- Fox Meadow Ele 394
Fox Meadow Elementary
394 students
What this shows University Heights School of Medical Arts reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Heights School of Medical Arts compares
University Heights School of Medical Arts 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 80% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.3%
White 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, University Heights School of Medical Arts 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 University Heights School of Medical Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nettleton Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Hgts. Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fox Meadow School of Creative Media | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fox Meadow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Heights School of Medical Arts'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
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Heights School of Medical Arts
How many students attend University Heights School of Medical Arts?
University Heights School of Medical Arts has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Heights School of Medical Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at University Heights School of Medical Arts is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Heights School of Medical Arts?
100.0% of students at University Heights School of Medical Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Heights School of Medical Arts?
The largest demographic group at University Heights School of Medical Arts is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Heights School of Medical Arts?
University Heights School of Medical Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 University Heights School of Medical Arts rank among elementary schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, University Heights School of Medical Arts ranks #6 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 University Heights School of Medical Arts, Nettleton School District also operates Nettleton High School (1,054 students), Nettleton Junior High School (566 students), and University Hgts. Elem. School (446 students). See the Nettleton School District district page for the complete list.