HEALTH/WELLNESS ENVI MAGNET

www.jonesboroschools.net

620 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

The Health, Wellness, and Environmental Studies Magnet School, located on Rosemond Avenue in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a specialized K-6 elementary school within the Jonesboro Public Schools district. As a magnet program, the school is designed to integrate its unique thematic focus into a rigorous academic curriculum. By emphasizing health, wellness, and environmental stewardship, the school provides students with hands-on learning experiences that go beyond the traditional classroom setting, often incorporating gardening, outdoor exploration, and fitness-centered activities to promote holistic student development.

The school serves as a vibrant hub for students who benefit from an inquiry-based approach to learning. Its curriculum is carefully crafted to cultivate an early understanding of biological sciences, physical health, and the importance of sustainability in the modern world. By fostering a learning environment that connects core subjects like math and literacy to real-world environmental and health topics, the school aims to empower students to become informed, active, and healthy members of their community.

620

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEALTH/WELLNESS ENVI MAGNET
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	75
Black	315
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

Black
315 (50.8 %)
White
187 (30.2 %)
Hispanic
75 (12.1 %)
Two or More
41 (6.6 %)
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)933-5850
Website:	http://www.jonesboroschools.net
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	633
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 1 121

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 112