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.
731
Total Students
40.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET
Demographic Student Count
White317
Hispanic101
Black270
Asian3
Two or More37
American Indian3
  • White
    317 (43.4%)
  • Black
    270 (36.9%)
  • Hispanic
    101 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    37 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET
Grade Student Count
Grade 1130
Grade 2123
Grade 3140
Grade 4113
Grade 5114
Grade 6111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42257.7%
Male30942.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)