School Overview
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.
736
Total Students
38.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET
Demographic Student Count
White322
Hispanic98
Black276
Asian5
Two or More31
American Indian4
  • White
    322 (43.8 %)
  • Black
    276 (37.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    98 (13.3 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5 %)
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)933-5830
Website: http://www.jonesboroschools.net
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 731
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 148
Grade 2 128
Grade 3 122
Grade 4 117
Grade 5 111
Grade 6 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten1
Grade 1148
Grade 2128
Grade 3122
Grade 4117
Grade 5111
Grade 6109
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41256%
Male32444%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)