Very Good
#285 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 27% in state
Jasper Elementary School
Elementary School · Jasper School District · Jasper, AR
An elementary school in Jasper, AR where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 446, Jasper, AR 72641
- Math 39% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jasper Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jasper 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated780/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,344
Median home value
$201,400
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | Not available | 113 | Compare → |
| Oark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | Not available | 105 | 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.
Jasper School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jasper Elementary School is listed in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jasper Elementary School
Jasper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jasper, AR, part of Jasper School District, serving approximately 262 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jasper Elementary School
What grades does Jasper Elementary School serve?
Jasper Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Jasper Elementary School?
Jasper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jasper Elementary School rank in AR?
Jasper Elementary School ranks #285 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Jasper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jasper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Jasper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jasper Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jasper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jasper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jasper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jasper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jasper Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Jasper 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (870) 446-5320
- Area population (ZIP 72641)
- 2,063
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 72641; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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