JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Jonesboro School District serves 6,709 students across 11 schools in Craighead County, Arkansas, with modest enrollment growth of 0.9% in the prior year. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with 417 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

Academically, the district's performance falls below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 29.1% compared to the state average of 33.3%, while reading proficiency is 27.0% against the state average of 31.1%. These gaps suggest ongoing academic challenges across both core subjects.

Demographically, Jonesboro is diverse with substantial populations of Black (48.1%), White (30.2%), and Hispanic (15.4%) students. Notably, 75.2% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, considerably higher than typical state figures. English learners comprise 9.8% of enrollment, indicating language support needs.

The district's total budget of $82.8 million reflects per-pupil spending of $12,346, slightly below the state average of $12,609. Funding structure relies heavily on state support at 50.5%, with local revenue providing 28.7% and federal funding contributing 20.8%. This revenue composition indicates moderate reliance on federal and state resources, with community-based funding contributing a meaningful but secondary share to overall operations.