VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET

VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in JONESBORO, AR with about 697 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET at (870) 933-5830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.