At a glance
Reported students
567
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631.5
The International School at Mary Mae Jones: 567 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about The International School at Mary Mae Jones
The International School at Mary Mae Jones is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Bentonville. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Bentonville School District. NCES reports 567 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%). English learners represent 24.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking The International School at Mary Mae Jones
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.2%
- Hispanic24%
- Black5.6%
- Asian10.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bentonville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elm Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
583 reported students
Osage Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
551 reported students
Central Park at Morning Star
Elementary · Grades KG–04
604 reported students
Cooper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
628 reported students
Apple Glen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
497 reported students
Vaughn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
647 reported students
Public schools near The International School at Mary Mae Jones
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.E. Baker Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 309 | 1.4 mi |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville Elementary · Charter · College Preparatory Academies of Arkansas | KG–08 | 787 | 1.4 mi |
| Apple Glen Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 497 | 1.6 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Bentonville School District | KG–04 | 404 | 2 mi |
| Reagan Elementary School Elementary · Rogers School District | PK–05 | 404 | 2 mi |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Lisa Academy | KG–05 | 393 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The International School at Mary Mae Jones
What grades does The International School at Mary Mae Jones serve?
The International School at Mary Mae Jones reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bentonville School District.
How many students attend The International School at Mary Mae Jones?
The International School at Mary Mae Jones reported 567 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 433 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The International School at Mary Mae Jones?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 567 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The International School at Mary Mae Jones a public, charter, or magnet school?
The International School at Mary Mae Jones is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bentonville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of The International School at Mary Mae Jones students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is The International School at Mary Mae Jones in?
The International School at Mary Mae Jones is part of Bentonville School District, based in Bentonville, AR, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The International School at Mary Mae Jones?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include R.E. Baker Elementary School (1.4 mi), Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville (1.4 mi), Apple Glen Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.