At a glance
Reported students
733
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Jacksonville Elementary School: 733 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
17.5:1 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
- 670
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Jacksonville Elementary School
Jacksonville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Jacksonville. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. NCES reports 733 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, 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 Black (56.3%) and White (20.5%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. 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 Jacksonville Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.89 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
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.66
- 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
- White20.5%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black56.3%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13%
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.
Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
Bayou Meto Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Jacksonville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
926 reported students
Jacksonville High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,208 reported students
Adkins Preschool Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
228 reported students
Public schools near Jacksonville 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 | 1.4 mi |
| Murrell Taylor Elementary School Elementary · Jacksonville North Pulaski School District | KG–05 | 428 | 2.4 mi |
| Bobby G Lester Elementary School Elementary · Jacksonville North Pulaski School District | PK–05 | 421 | 3.1 mi |
| Bayou Meto Elementary School Elementary · Jacksonville North Pulaski School District | PK–05 | 416 | 5.3 mi |
| Southside Elementary School Elementary · Cabot School District | KG–04 | 551 | 6.3 mi |
| Westside Elementary School Elementary · Cabot School District | KG–04 | 424 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville Elementary School
What grades does Jacksonville Elementary School serve?
Jacksonville Elementary School reports grades KG–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 Jacksonville Elementary School?
Jacksonville Elementary School reported 733 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 670 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jacksonville Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 733 students and 41.89 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 Jacksonville Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.3% 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 Jacksonville Elementary School in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary (1.4 mi), Murrell Taylor Elementary School (2.4 mi), Bobby G Lester Elementary School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.