VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET
731 Students
Elementary School 1st - 6th
School Overview
The Visual & Performing Arts Magnet, located on Hillcrest Drive in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serves as a specialized public school within the Jonesboro Public Schools district. As a magnet institution, the school is designed to offer a unique educational experience that integrates rigorous academics with a robust focus on creative expression. Students at this campus have the opportunity to engage deeply with various artistic disciplines, allowing them to cultivate their talents in a specialized environment that prioritizes both personal development and artistic excellence.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school acts as a hub for fostering creativity and performance skills, often serving as a focal point for the district's arts-integrated learning initiatives. By blending traditional educational standards with hands-on training in the visual and performing arts, the school aims to prepare students for future success through the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Interested families can learn more about the school’s specific programs, enrollment processes, and upcoming events by visiting their official website at http://www.jonesboroschools.net.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school acts as a hub for fostering creativity and performance skills, often serving as a focal point for the district's arts-integrated learning initiatives. By blending traditional educational standards with hands-on training in the visual and performing arts, the school aims to prepare students for future success through the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Interested families can learn more about the school’s specific programs, enrollment processes, and upcoming events by visiting their official website at http://www.jonesboroschools.net.
731
Total Students
40.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 317 |
| Hispanic | 101 |
| Black | 270 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 37 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White317 (43.4%)
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Black270 (36.9%)
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Hispanic101 (13.8%)
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Two or More37 (5.1%)
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Asian3 (0.4%)
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American Indian3 (0.4%)
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: | JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (870)933-5830 |
| Website: | http://www.jonesboroschools.net |
| Grade Range: | 1st - 6th |
| Total Students: | 731 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 40.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 731 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 1
130
Grade 2
123
Grade 3
140
Grade 4
113
Grade 5
114
Grade 6
111
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 130 |
| Grade 2 | 123 |
| Grade 3 | 140 |
| Grade 4 | 113 |
| Grade 5 | 114 |
| Grade 6 | 111 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 422 | 57.7% |
| Male | 309 | 42.3% |
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