- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, AR
University Hgts. Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for University Hgts. Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051044000764
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Hgts. Elem. School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University Hgts. Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Hgts. Elem. School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Nettleton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051044000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
University Hgts. Elem. School shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 051044000764 · Jonesboro, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton High School (1,054 students)
University Hgts. Elem. School shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
University Hgts. Elem. 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
- This school
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 Hgts. Elem. School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Hgts. Elem. School compares
University Hgts. Elem. School is a shrinking 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$12,746
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.1%
White 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, University Hgts. Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Hgts. Elem. 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Hgts. Elem. 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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Hgts. Elem. School
How many students attend University Hgts. Elem. School?
University Hgts. Elem. School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Hgts. Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Hgts. Elem. School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Hgts. Elem. School?
100.0% of students at University Hgts. Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Hgts. Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at University Hgts. Elem. School is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Hgts. Elem. School?
University Hgts. Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Hgts. Elem. School rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, University Hgts. Elem. School ranks #9 of 9 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 schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Nettleton School District?
Besides University Hgts. Elem. 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.