University Heights Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

 300 Bowling Ln
       Jonesboro, AR  72401


(870) 910-7823

District: Nettleton School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,794 Help


Students who attend University Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Nettleton Junior High School
High:    Nettleton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.6%
White:
26.5%
Hispanic:
16.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


 See top rated Arkansas public schools

 Compare University Heights Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Student Body
Help
Compare Details University Heights Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Nettleton School District. Student population at University Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.6%), White (26.5%), Hispanic (16.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Nettleton School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Heights Elementary School is 15, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Nettleton School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare University Heights Elementary School employs 32.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Heights Elementary School is $9,794, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Nettleton School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

University Heights Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Nettleton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nettleton School District 213th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for University Heights Elementary School?


University Heights Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    



Data source: Arkansas Dept of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Open Quote Exceptional teachers and staff!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 26, 2011

Open Quote This school has strong leadership, skilled teachers, and offers more challenging work for kids who need more. Each classroom has five mini computers that the children can work on their math facts at whatever level that child is on. Strong accelerated reader program that starts in kindergarten. Very open and welcoming to parent involvement. It is a small school in that it is k-2nd grade. It is fun! Both my kids have loved UHE! Close Quote



Enrollment information for University Heights Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 183 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1989 207 8 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 216
1990 177 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1991 326 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1992 348 20 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 311 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 579 33 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 323 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1996 323 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1997 323 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 341 30 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 271 26 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 278 36 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 294 36 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 285 32 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 285 32 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 291 30 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2005 219 32 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2006 213 40 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2007 248 53 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2008 244 51 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2009 286 81 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 275 122 7 36 2 0 7 0 449
2011 247 138 14 36 2 0 4 0 441
2012 247 123 6 53 1 0 5 0 435
2013 221 145 6 43 1 1 3 0 420
2014 188 137 3 45 0 1 16 0 390
2015 206 141 4 53 1 1 27 0 433
2016 203 153 4 50 2 0 24 0 436
2017 182 139 5 49 1 0 23 0 399
2018 166 142 3 64 0 0 23 0 398
2019 171 184 2 56 0 0 18 0 431
2020 164 208 2 53 0 0 23 0 450
2021 133 194 4 56 0 0 35 0 422
2022 161 222 2 72 0 0 48 0 505
2023 128 225 2 79 0 0 49 0 483

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Heights Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 193 9.5 20.3 n/a
1989 216 12.0 18.0 n/a
1990 184 12.0 15.3 13
1991 340 15.6 21.7 16.5
1992 368 20.7 17.7 28.3
1993 330 17.3 19.1 24.5
1994 617 19.0 32.5 12.6
1995 337 18.5 18.2 25.5
1996 337 18.5 18.2 25.5
1997 342 19.8 17.3 26.6
1998 372 19.8 18.8 32.5
1999 299 16.5 18.1 35.1
2000 318 21.0 15.1 29.9
2001 334 20.0 16.7 30.2
2002 324 19.0 17.1 26.2
2003 324 19.0 17.1 26.2
2004 332 20.0 16.6 33.7
2005 261 18.0 14.5 32.2
2006 266 16.0 16.6 32.3
2007 316 23.0 13.7 40.5
2008 308 25.0 12.3 42.5
2009 387 26.0 14.9 50.9
2010 449 27.4 13.6 66.8
2011 441 32.3 13.6 65.5
2012 435 36.3 11.9 67.1
2013 420 31.9 13.1 73.6
2014 390 30.9 12.5 75.4
2015 433 33.0 13.1 70.9
2016 436 34.0 12.8 74.1
2017 399 31.1 12.8 27.8
2018 398 28.5 13.9 31.4
2019 431 26.5 16.2 74
2020 450 32.7 13.7 100
2021 422 33.8 12.4 100
2022 505 32.7 15.4 100
2023 483 32.1 15.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Heights Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 193 9.5 20.3 n/a
1989 216 12.0 18.0 n/a
1990 184 12.0 15.3 13
1991 340 15.6 21.7 16.5
1992 368 20.7 17.7 28.3
1993 330 17.3 19.1 24.5
1994 617 19.0 32.5 12.6
1995 337 18.5 18.2 25.5
1996 337 18.5 18.2 25.5
1997 342 19.8 17.3 26.6
1998 372 19.8 18.8 32.5
1999 299 16.5 18.1 35.1
2000 318 21.0 15.1 29.9
2001 334 20.0 16.7 30.2
2002 324 19.0 17.1 26.2
2003 324 19.0 17.1 26.2
2004 332 20.0 16.6 33.7
2005 261 18.0 14.5 32.2
2006 266 16.0 16.6 32.3
2007 316 23.0 13.7 40.5
2008 308 25.0 12.3 42.5
2009 387 26.0 14.9 50.9
2010 449 27.4 13.6 66.8
2011 441 32.3 13.6 65.5
2012 435 36.3 11.9 67.1
2013 420 31.9 13.1 73.6
2014 390 30.9 12.5 75.4
2015 433 33.0 13.1 70.9
2016 436 34.0 12.8 74.1
2017 399 31.1 12.8 27.8
2018 398 28.5 13.9 31.4
2019 431 26.5 16.2 74
2020 450 32.7 13.7 100
2021 422 33.8 12.4 100
2022 505 32.7 15.4 100
2023 483 32.1 15.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for University Heights Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,846 (18.8%) $7,949 (81.2%) $9,794

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Heights Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students431483
 12.1%
African American184225
 22.3%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic5679
 41.1%
Pacific Islander00
White171128
 25.1%
Two or More Races1849
 172.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%100%
 26%


Schools Near University Heights Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about University Heights Elementary School

Students who attend University Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nettleton Junior High School
High : Nettleton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended University Heights Elementary School.

Students at University Heights Elementary School are 47% African American, 27% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.


Rate University Heights Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for University Heights Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas State Board of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 157 milliseconds.