JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
600 SCHOOL ST
JASPER, AR 72641
271 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
271
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    269 (99.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (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: JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)446-5320
Website: http://jasper.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
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
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio