Very Good
#233 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 22% in state
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
Elementary School · Jacksonville North Pulaski School District · Jacksonville, AR
A Jacksonville North Pulaski School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
601 HARRIS RD, Jacksonville, AR 72076
- Math 22% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bobby G Lester Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bobby G Lester Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Lighthouse ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Cato Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #2 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
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is listed in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bobby G Lester Elementary School
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, AR, part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bobby G Lester Elementary School
What grades does Bobby G Lester Elementary School serve?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bobby G Lester Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bobby G Lester Elementary School rank in AR?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School ranks #233 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Bobby G Lester Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bobby G Lester Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Bobby G Lester Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bobby G Lester Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bobby G Lester Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bobby G Lester Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Bobby G Lester Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (501) 982-7456
- Area population (ZIP 72076)
- 38,647
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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