MATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL

213 E THOMAS GREEN RD
JONESBORO, AR 72401

www.jonesboroschools.net

499 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

The Math & Science Magnet School, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a specialized educational institution within the Jonesboro Public School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide an enriched curriculum that focuses heavily on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school aims to foster critical thinking and analytical skills by integrating hands-on learning experiences and specialized instructional methods into its daily academic programs.

By emphasizing a rigorous academic environment, the school serves students who demonstrate a strong aptitude or interest in scientific and mathematical disciplines. Its affiliation with the broader Jonesboro school system ensures that students receive a comprehensive education that aligns with state standards, while simultaneously benefiting from a focused, project-based approach to discovery. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details can find more information on the official district website at http://www.jonesboroschools.net.

499

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	94
Black	288
Asian	2
Two or More	21

Black
288 (57.7%)
White
94 (18.8%)
Hispanic
94 (18.8%)
Two or More
21 (4.2%)
Asian
2 (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)933-5845
Website:	http://www.jonesboroschools.net
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 79