KINDERGARTEN CENTER

www.jonesboroschools.net

503 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

The Jonesboro Kindergarten Center, located at 618 W Nettleton Ave in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the youngest learners in the Jonesboro Public Schools district. By focusing solely on kindergarten-aged students, the center provides a tailored environment designed to facilitate a smooth transition from early childhood settings to formal elementary education. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the establishment of healthy learning habits in a supportive, age-appropriate atmosphere.

As part of the broader Jonesboro Public Schools system, the center utilizes the district's curriculum frameworks to ensure students are well-prepared for first grade and beyond. The faculty focuses on creating a nurturing community that encourages curiosity and collaborative play, helping children build confidence as they begin their academic journey. Parents and community members can access further information regarding registration, school policies, and district resources through the official school website at http://www.jonesboroschools.net.

503

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KINDERGARTEN CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	76
Black	250
Asian	1
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

Black
250 (49.7 %)
White
148 (29.4 %)
Hispanic
76 (15.1 %)
Two or More
26 (5.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)933-5835
Website:	http://www.jonesboroschools.net
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
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

Kindergarten 503