Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

1414 W Main
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,451 students in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
4,451 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#230 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
39%
22%
40%
18%
36%
79%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
53%
19%
% White
30%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,977 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,594 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,977
$13,132
Spending / Student
$16,594
$13,043

Best Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayou Meto Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26405 Hwy 107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Murrell Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Murrell Taylor Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1581
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
718 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 West Main Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-2128
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Jacksonville Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Linda Lane
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541
Gr: K-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Cloverdale Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,451 students.
What is the rank of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is ranked #230 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
53% of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Jacksonville North Pulaski School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,594 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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