At a glance
Reported students
633
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
633
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet: 633 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
18.2:1 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
- 625
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet is a public elementary school serving grades 01–06 in Jonesboro. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Jonesboro School District. NCES reports 633 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, above 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 (61%) and White (22.3%). English learners represent 11% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.3%. 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 Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.86 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- 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
- White22.3%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black61%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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 Jonesboro School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
International Studies Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
636 reported students
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
731 reported students
Math & Science Magnet School
Elementary · Grades 01–06
499 reported students
Leadership Magnet School
Elementary · Grades 01–06
492 reported students
Kindergarten Center
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
485 reported students
Annie Camp Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
701 reported students
Public schools near Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Center Elementary · Jonesboro School District | KG–KG | 485 | 0.5 mi |
| Leadership Magnet School Elementary · Jonesboro School District | 01–06 | 492 | 1.1 mi |
| International Studies Magnet Elementary · Jonesboro School District | 01–06 | 636 | 1.2 mi |
| Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Elementary · Jonesboro School District | 01–06 | 731 | 1.7 mi |
| Fox Meadow Elementary Elementary · Nettleton School District | PK–02 | 394 | 3.4 mi |
| Valley View Intermediate School Elementary · Valley View School District | 03–04 | 933 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet
What grades does Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet serve?
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet reports grades 01–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jonesboro School District.
How many students attend Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet?
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet reported 633 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 625 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 633 students and 34.86 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 Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet a public, charter, or magnet school?
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet in?
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet is part of Jonesboro School District, based in Jonesboro, AR, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kindergarten Center (0.5 mi), Leadership Magnet School (1.1 mi), International Studies Magnet (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.