Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mary Mae Jones Elem. School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School's student population of 470 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
6%
19%
White
49%
58%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Mae Jones Elem. School's ranking?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is ranked #148 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mary Mae Jones Elem. School often compared to?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apple Glen Elementary School, Elm Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mary Mae Jones Elem. School?
470 students attend Mary Mae Jones Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mary Mae Jones Elem. School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Mae Jones Elem. School?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary Mae Jones Elem. School offer ?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Mae Jones Elem. School part of?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is part of Bentonville School District.
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