Jones Elementary School

900 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jones Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
512 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones Elementary School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#835 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jones Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jones Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jones Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jones Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
26%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jones Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Jones Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Jones Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parson Hills Elem. School, Bernice Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
512 students attend Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jones Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jones Elementary School offer ?
Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jones Elementary School part of?
Jones Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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