UNIVERSITY HGTS. ELEM. SCHOOL

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

University Heights Elementary School, located at 300 Bowling Lane in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a public elementary school serving students within the Nettleton School District. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic growth and community involvement, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, typically spanning kindergarten through the early elementary grades.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the Jonesboro area. By utilizing resources provided through the broader Nettleton School District network, University Heights aims to foster both academic achievement and social-emotional development. For families seeking specific information regarding curriculum, extracurricular activities, or district-wide policies, the school maintains an active presence through the official Nettleton School District website.

483

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY HGTS. ELEM. SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	79
Black	225
Asian	2
Two or More	49

Black
225 (46.6 %)
White
128 (26.5 %)
Hispanic
79 (16.4 %)
Two or More
49 (10.1 %)
Asian
2 (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:	NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)910-7823
Website:	http://nettletonschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 39

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 168

Grade 2 138