University Heights Elementary School serves 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Attendance Zone: University Heights Elementary School serves the entire district in Jonesboro, AR, covering an area of approximately 39.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Heights Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of University Heights Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
49%
19%
White
26%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are University Heights Elementary School often compared to?
University Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend University Heights Elementary School?
446 students attend University Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of University Heights Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Heights Elementary School?
University Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does University Heights Elementary School offer ?
University Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Heights Elementary School part of?
University Heights Elementary School is part of Nettleton School District.
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