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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.

Estimated Score

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 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics4.1Below Average29%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 8 schools in Jacksonville
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement43%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement29%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$11,264
Chronic Absenteeism22.1%

How we calculate scores →

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

98.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

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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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–53.7 mi565Compare →
Oakbrooke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–54.1 mi406Compare →
Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–124.3 mi105Compare →
Harris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–54.6 mi210Compare →

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%
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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