At a glance
Reported students
421
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Bobby G Lester Elementary School: 421 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
13.1:1 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
- 517
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Bobby G Lester Elementary School
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Jacksonville. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below 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 Black (44.9%) and White (33.7%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. 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 Bobby G Lester Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.13 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White33.7%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black44.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial8.3%
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 Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bayou Meto Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Jacksonville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
733 reported students
Adkins Preschool Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
228 reported students
Jacksonville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
926 reported students
Jacksonville High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,208 reported students
Public schools near Bobby G Lester Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Elementary · Charter · Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools | KG–04 | 210 | 2.9 mi |
| Jacksonville Elementary School Elementary · Jacksonville North Pulaski School District | KG–05 | 733 | 3.1 mi |
| Cato Elementary School Elementary · Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 305 | 3.6 mi |
| Oakbrooke Elementary School Elementary · Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 408 | 4.2 mi |
| Murrell Taylor Elementary School Elementary · Jacksonville North Pulaski School District | KG–05 | 428 | 4.3 mi |
| William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School Elementary · Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 586 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bobby G Lester Elementary School
What grades does Bobby G Lester Elementary School serve?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
How many students attend Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 517 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 421 students and 32.13 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 Bobby G Lester Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jacksonville North Pulaski School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bobby G Lester Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.1% 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 Bobby G Lester Elementary School in?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, based in Jacksonville, AR, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary (2.9 mi), Jacksonville Elementary School (3.1 mi), Cato Elementary School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.