MURRELL TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT

1401 MURRELL TAYLOR DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076

428 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Murrell Taylor Elementary School, located in Jacksonville, Arkansas, is part of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. The school serves a diverse student population, typically encompassing grades Pre-K through 5th grade. It is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for future success in higher education and beyond.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional practices to engage young learners. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Murrell Taylor Elementary often emphasizes community involvement and parent engagement as pillars of its educational philosophy. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, extracurricular opportunities, or current district initiatives, the school's official website at [jnpsd.org](http://jnpsd.org) serves as the primary resource for announcements, contact information, and academic calendars.

428

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MURRELL TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	42
Black	278
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

Black
278 (65.0%)
White
72 (16.8%)
Hispanic
42 (9.8%)
Two or More
34 (7.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)985-1581
Website:	http://jnpsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 64