Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mary Mae Jones Elem. School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School's student population of 433 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School ranks within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#257 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
7%
20%
White
53%
59%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Mae Jones Elem. School's ranking?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is ranked #257 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mary Mae Jones Elem. School often compared to?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Mary Mae Jones Elem. School?
433 students attend Mary Mae Jones Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mary Mae Jones Elem. School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Mae Jones Elem. School?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary Mae Jones Elem. School offer ?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Mary Mae Jones Elem. School part of?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is part of Bentonville School District.
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