Kindergarten Center

618 W. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kindergarten Center serves 485 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : The Kindergarten Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jonesboro, AR, encompassing approximately 36.7 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kindergarten Center's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Kindergarten Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
49%
19%
White
25%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
75%
0.66
(22-23)
30.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Kindergarten Center often compared to?
Kindergarten Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bay Elementary School, Fox Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Kindergarten Center?
485 students attend Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kindergarten Center students are Black, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kindergarten Center?
Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kindergarten Center offer ?
Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kindergarten Center part of?
Kindergarten Center is part of Jonesboro School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : The Kindergarten Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jonesboro, AR, encompassing approximately 36.7 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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