JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in JASPER, AR with about 233 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 600 School St in Jasper, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jasper School District. Situated in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing primary education to students in the surrounding Newton County area. As part of a rural school district, the elementary school is characterized by a close-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and community involvement.

The school operates under the Jasper School District’s broader mission to foster academic growth and prepare students for their future educational transitions. By visiting their official website at http://jasper.k12.ar.us, parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news. The school remains a central hub for local families, committed to maintaining a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of students living in this mountainous, rural region of Arkansas.

For more information, contact JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 446-5320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 SCHOOL ST
JASPER, AR 72641
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JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JASPER, AR with about 233 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
233
Teachers:
18.64
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 233 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
98.7%
Black or African American
1.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.