JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Headquartered at 2506 Southwest Square in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the Jonesboro School District is an active, traditional public school system providing comprehensive educational services across the local community. Operating within a small city setting, the district manages 11 operational schools that offer a seamless learning continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded educational offerings. As a fully operational, traditional public school entity rather than a charter district, it serves as a core academic center for families residing in the Jonesboro metropolitan area.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset context, the district serves a student population of 6,762 learners, consisting of 3,430 male and 3,332 female students. The student body represents a diverse community, including 3,194 Black, 2,107 White, 1,054 Hispanic, and 349 multiracial students, alongside Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander representation. To support learning and campus operations, the district relies on a substantial workforce of roughly 1,705 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes approximately 858 FTE teachers, 155 FTE instructional aides, and 692 FTE support staff dedicated to driving student success across all grade levels.
11
Total Schools
6,762
Total Students
858.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White2,107
Hispanic1,054
Black3,194
Asian42
Two or More349
American Indian15
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    3,194 (47.2%)
  • White
    2,107 (31.2%)
  • Hispanic
    1,054 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    349 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    42 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:6,762*
Teachers (FTE):858.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9
Schools in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 11 Schools