INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET

www.jonesboroschools.net

642 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

The International Studies Magnet (ISM) is a specialized elementary school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, operating under the Jonesboro Public Schools district. The school is distinguished by its focused curriculum that integrates global perspectives into the standard academic program, aiming to prepare students to be culturally aware, globally-minded citizens. By emphasizing international awareness, the school encourages students to explore diverse languages, cultures, and traditions, often incorporating unique enrichment opportunities that go beyond a traditional classroom setting.

As a magnet school, ISM typically attracts students from across the district who are interested in a thematic approach to learning. The school fosters a rigorous academic environment while prioritizing inclusivity and community engagement. By leveraging its unique focus, the International Studies Magnet aims to equip its young learners with the critical thinking skills and global competence necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

642

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	73
Black	192
Asian	5
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
333 (51.9 %)
Black
192 (29.9 %)
Hispanic
73 (11.4 %)
Two or More
37 (5.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)933-5825
Website:	http://www.jonesboroschools.net
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	636
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

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 116

Grade 6 109