UNIVERSITY HGTS. ELEM. SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY HGTS. ELEM. SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in JONESBORO, AR with about 398 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 28 teachers, UNIVERSITY HGTS. ELEM. SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
University Heights Elementary School, located at 300 Bowling Lane in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a public elementary school serving students within the Nettleton School District. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic growth and community involvement, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, typically spanning kindergarten through the early elementary grades.
The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the Jonesboro area. By utilizing resources provided through the broader Nettleton School District network, University Heights aims to foster both academic achievement and social-emotional development. For families seeking specific information regarding curriculum, extracurricular activities, or district-wide policies, the school maintains an active presence through the official Nettleton School District website.
For more information, contact UNIVERSITY HGTS. ELEM. SCHOOL at (870) 910-7823 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JONESBORO, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
UNIVERSITY HGTS. ELEM. SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JONESBORO, AR with about 398 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 398
- Teachers:
- 28.55
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 398 students
- White
- 41.7%
- Black or African American
- 35.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.