Serving 633 students in grades 1-6, Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Excellence Is our Standard, Not our Goal, for All Students
School Rankings
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
61%
19%
White
22%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet's ranking?
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet is ranked #675 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet often compared to?
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Math & Science Magnet School, International Studies Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet?
633 students attend Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet students are Black, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet?
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet offer ?
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet part of?
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet is part of Jonesboro School District.
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