Below Average
#953 of 1,036 schools in AR
Nettleton Steam Intermediate
Elementary School · Nettleton School District · Jonesboro, AR
An elementary school in Jonesboro, AR serving grades 3rd – 6th.
2219 THORN STREET, Jonesboro, AR 72401
- Math 24% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nettleton Steam Intermediate 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
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% 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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nettleton Steam Intermediate 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,772/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jonesboro), 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
$43,412
Median home value
$185,400
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72401; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights School of Medical ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 3–6 | 2.0 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Visual & Performing Art MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 1–6 | 2.0 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Fox Meadow School of Creative MediaEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 3–6 | 2.3 mi | 460 | 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.
Nettleton School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nettleton Steam Intermediate is listed in NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nettleton Steam Intermediate
Nettleton Steam Intermediate is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, AR, part of Nettleton School District, serving approximately 330 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #953 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 Nettleton Steam Intermediate
What grades does Nettleton Steam Intermediate serve?
Nettleton Steam Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Nettleton Steam Intermediate?
Nettleton Steam Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Steam Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettleton Steam Intermediate is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nettleton Steam Intermediate rank in AR?
Nettleton Steam Intermediate ranks #953 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Nettleton Steam Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Nettleton Steam Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Nettleton Steam Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nettleton Steam Intermediate has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nettleton Steam Intermediate a charter school?
No, Nettleton Steam Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nettleton Steam Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Nettleton Steam Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nettleton Steam Intermediate?
100.0% of students at Nettleton Steam Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (870) 910-7809
- Area population (ZIP 72401)
- 42,065
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 72401; 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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