University Hgts. Elem. School

300 Bowling Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
University Hgts. Elem. School serves 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University Hgts. Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

University Hgts. Elem. School's student population of 483 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
483 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of University Hgts. Elem. School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
47%
19%
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White
27%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of University Hgts. Elem. School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University Hgts. Elem. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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?
483 students attend University Hgts. Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of University Hgts. Elem. School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Hgts. Elem. School?
University Hgts. Elem. School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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