UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SCHOOL OF MEDICAL ARTS

491 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

University Heights Intermediate Center is a public school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serving as part of the Nettleton School District. The school focuses on providing a structured educational environment for students in the intermediate grade levels, typically bridging the gap between elementary and middle school. It is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic challenges of their upcoming middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, University Heights emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages community involvement and student engagement. The facility on Aggie Road serves as a local hub for families within the Nettleton district, prioritizing clear communication and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. By focusing on foundational skills and student well-being, the center strives to create a positive transition period that builds confidence and prepares children for future success in the district’s higher-level secondary programs.

491

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SCHOOL OF MEDICAL ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	81
Black	242
Asian	1
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

Black
242 (49.3%)
White
122 (24.8%)
Hispanic
81 (16.5%)
Two or More
44 (9.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)336-4700
Website:	http://nettletonschools.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 3 151

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 99