University Heights Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jonesboro, Arkansas 72404 · Nettleton School District
#324 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas
#33464 of 50,301 nationally
About University Heights Elementary School
University Heights Elementary School is a public elementary located in Jonesboro, in the Nettleton School District school district of Arkansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 446 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 324th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Arkansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (54th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 446.
There are 25 schools in Jonesboro; University Heights Elementary School ranks 12th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University Heights Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near University Heights Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
University Heights School of Medical Arts
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
491 students · 288 m away
Nettleton STEAM Intermediate
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
313 students · 3.5 km away
Nettleton STEAM Elementary
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
206 students · 3.6 km away
Nettleton Junior High School
Jonesboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
566 students · 3.9 km away
Nettleton High School
Jonesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,054 students · 4.0 km away
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Jonesboro · Public middle · Grades 7–9
765 students · 4.2 km away
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
731 students · 4.2 km away
International Studies Magnet
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
636 students · 4.6 km away
Math & Science Magnet School
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
499 students · 5.4 km away
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,505 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arkansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Root Elementary School
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
445 students
Green Forest Elementary School
Green Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
445 students
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School
Greenbrier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
McRae Elementary School
Searcy · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
445 students
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School
Palestine · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
448 students
Chenal Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University Heights Elementary School a good school?
University Heights Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 37.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #324 of 511 in Arkansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University Heights Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
University Heights Elementary School ranks #324 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas and #33464 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University Heights Elementary School?
University Heights Elementary School had 446 students in 2025.
Is University Heights Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
University Heights Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near University Heights Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University Heights Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.