Very Good
#178 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 17% in state
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School
Elementary School · Bentonville School District · Bentonville, AR
A Bentonville School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 SE 14TH ST, Bentonville, AR 72712
- Math 62% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Mae Jones Elem. 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentonville), 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
$102,073
Median home value
$401,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72712; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas BentonvilleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–7 | 1.4 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Founders Classical Academy Elementary OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| R.e. Baker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Bentonville School District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #15 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is listed in BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Mae Jones Elem. School
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is a public elementary school in Bentonville, AR, part of Bentonville School District, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Mae Jones Elem. School
What grades does Mary Mae Jones Elem. School serve?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mary Mae Jones Elem. School?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Mae Jones Elem. School rank in AR?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School ranks #178 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Mary Mae Jones Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Mae Jones Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Mary Mae Jones Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Mae Jones Elem. School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary Mae Jones Elem. School a charter school?
No, Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Mae Jones Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Mary Mae Jones Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Mae Jones Elem. School?
47.0% of students at Mary Mae Jones Elem. 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (479) 254-5930
- Area population (ZIP 72712)
- 38,072
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 72712; 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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