University Hgts. Elem. School

300 Bowling Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
University Hgts. Elem. School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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School Overview

University Hgts. Elem. School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of University Hgts. Elem. School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
45%
19%
White
30%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are University Hgts. Elem. School often compared to?
University Hgts. Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend University Hgts. Elem. School?
413 students attend University Hgts. Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of University Hgts. Elem. School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Hgts. Elem. School?
University Hgts. Elem. School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does University Hgts. Elem. School offer ?
University Hgts. Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Hgts. Elem. School part of?
University Hgts. Elem. School is part of Nettleton School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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