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Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

500 Se 14th St
Bentonville, AR 72712

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Mary Mae Jones Elementary School serves 449 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
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 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Total Students

449 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mary Mae Jones Elementary School is 0.70, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#257 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Mary Mae Jones Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mary Mae 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary Mae 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mary Mae Jones Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

15%

Hispanic

23%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mary Mae Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

20%

White

48%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Mary Mae Jones Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Mary Mae Jones Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mary Mae Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bentonville School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Mae Jones Elementary School's ranking?

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

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 Elementary School?

449 students attend Mary Mae Jones Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Mary Mae Jones Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Mae Jones Elementary School?

Mary Mae Jones Elementary 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 Elementary School offer ?

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Mary Mae Jones Elementary School part of?

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School is part of Bentonville School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education