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Adkins Preschool Center
School · Jacksonville North Pulaski School District · Jacksonville, AR
A Jacksonville North Pulaski School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
500 CLOVERDALE RD, Jacksonville, AR 72076
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Jacksonville.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adkins Preschool Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,935/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,048
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Jefferson Clinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Oakbrooke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Harris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adkins Preschool Center is listed in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adkins Preschool Center
Adkins Preschool Center is a public school in Jacksonville, AR, part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adkins Preschool Center
What grades does Adkins Preschool Center serve?
Adkins Preschool Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Adkins Preschool Center?
Adkins Preschool Center has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adkins Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Adkins Preschool Center is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adkins Preschool Center rank in AR?
Adkins Preschool Center ranks #1,016 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Adkins Preschool Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Adkins Preschool Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Adkins Preschool Center a charter school?
No, Adkins Preschool Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adkins Preschool Center a Title I school?
No, Adkins Preschool Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adkins Preschool Center?
98.6% of students at Adkins Preschool Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (501) 982-3117
- Area population (ZIP 72076)
- 38,647
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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