JONESBORO SCHOOL

JONESBORO SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the JONESBORO ISD school district, located in JONESBORO, TX with about 322 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, JONESBORO SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JONESBORO SCHOOL, located in Jonesboro, Texas, serves as the heart of the Jonesboro Independent School District. As a small, rural district, it offers a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes personalized attention and community involvement. The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, providing a continuous academic experience that fosters strong relationships between students, faculty, and the local community.

Academically and extracurricularly, JONESBORO SCHOOL provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school takes pride in its "Eagle" identity, maintaining a robust athletic program and various student organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By leveraging its size, the district is able to maintain smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that characterizes the traditional values of a small-town Texas public school.

For more information, contact JONESBORO SCHOOL at (254) 463-2111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14909 E ST HWY 36
JONESBORO, TX 76538-0125
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JONESBORO SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JONESBORO, TX with about 322 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
JONESBORO ISD
Total Students:
322
Teachers:
19.48
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 322 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JONESBORO SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.0%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.