Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

Q: Is Mary Mae Jones Elementary School a good school?

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School ranks 149 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving 471 students in grades K-4 and part of the Bentonville School District, which is ranked 8th out of 252 districts in the state.

While the Bentonville School District and nearby schools like Apple Glen Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, and Sugar Creek Elementary generally perform well, Mary Mae Jones Elementary has lower test scores across subjects and grade levels compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.77% to 49.88% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. However, Mary Mae Jones Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting a focus on providing more individualized attention to students.

The higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Mary Mae Jones Elementary may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance compared to the surrounding schools. Analyzing the instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems at the higher-performing nearby schools could provide insights for Mary Mae Jones Elementary to enhance its educational outcomes and better support the needs of its students.

Detail:

Public K-4

500 SE 14th St
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 254-5930

District: Bentonville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,679

Students who attend Mary Mae Jones Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	J. William Fulbright Junior High School
	Ruth Barker Middle School
High:	Bentonville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 471

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.1%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Asian:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mary Mae Jones Elementary School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 10^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), Hispanic (20.4%), Asian (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Mae Jones Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 4^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)

Compare Mary Mae Jones Elementary School employs 29.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Mae Jones Elementary School is $9,679, which is the 5^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Bentonville School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bentonville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville School District 8^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	41.69	298^th	440	32.3%
2008	54.49	231^st	439	47.4%
2009	62.68	190^th	445	57.3%
2010	71.72	114^th	457	75.1%
2011	64.08	185^th	471	60.7%
2012	57.36	243^rd	468	48.1%
2013	78.36	62^nd	476	87.0%
2014	62.59	171^st	471	63.7%
2015	48.72	227^th	466	51.3%
2016	64.80	149^th	494	69.8%
2017	70.49	121^st	485	75.1%
2018	72.86	115^th	480	76.0%
2019	59.33	218^th	488	55.3%
2021	66.22	166^th	496	66.5%
2022	68.63	140^th	487	71.3%
2023	61.14	199^th	492	59.6%
2024	68.20	149^th	497	70.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, May 7, 2017

My daughter has had nothing but positive experiences at MMJ, and the Leader in Me program is so amazing! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 14, 2014

My sons are thriving a Mary Mae Jones! The teachers sincerely care about each and every student. All students learn leadership skills through the school-wide Leader in Me program, which is preparing children for the future in the best way possible. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, December 19, 2010

The office knew my daughter by name and face the same week she started school. The teachers are amazing at teaching young children and has never yelled at her or her classes as other teachers at other schools have done. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	471	14	31	71	9	n/a	n/a	596
2006	470	30	39	96	5	n/a	n/a	640
2007	433	25	42	113	2	n/a	n/a	615
2008	433	30	48	101	9	n/a	n/a	621
2009	445	34	53	106	10	n/a	n/a	648
2010	371	27	48	110	12	2	1	571
2011	392	29	49	122	17	8	8	625
2012	374	23	67	115	16	13	9	617
2013	385	30	82	119	10	9	13	648
2014	357	20	99	127	13	7	24	647
2015	353	20	86	145	6	5	19	634
2016	354	24	112	126	7	2	21	646
2017	279	39	170	106	8	3	24	629
2018	285	40	167	101	9	5	20	627
2019	305	49	162	91	15	10	25	657
2020	229	20	48	91	12	20	18	438
2021	217	24	67	101	13	11	16	449
2022	228	28	36	87	14	14	26	433
2023	236	35	50	96	14	17	23	471

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 Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	596	36.0	16.6	42.6
2006	640	38.0	16.8	47.5
2007	615	40.0	15.4	55
2008	621	40.0	15.5	50.7
2009	648	42.0	15.4	47.7
2010	571	39.2	14.6	52.9
2011	625	42.1	14.8	52.3
2012	617	42.5	14.4	55.4
2013	648	41.4	15.6	48.1
2014	647	43.6	14.8	53.9
2015	634	46.0	13.7	54.4
2016	646	45.0	14.3	50
2017	629	43.4	14.4	20.8
2018	627	39.8	15.7	23.4
2019	657	34.9	18.7	41.4
2020	438	27.9	15.6	51.4
2021	449	25.9	17.3	46.8
2022	433	24.7	17.5	49.9
2023	471	29.9	15.7	48

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 Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	596	36.0	16.6	42.6
2006	640	38.0	16.8	47.5
2007	615	40.0	15.4	55
2008	621	40.0	15.5	50.7
2009	648	42.0	15.4	47.7
2010	571	39.2	14.6	52.9
2011	625	42.1	14.8	52.3
2012	617	42.5	14.4	55.4
2013	648	41.4	15.6	48.1
2014	647	43.6	14.8	53.9
2015	634	46.0	13.7	54.4
2016	646	45.0	14.3	50
2017	629	43.4	14.4	20.8
2018	627	39.8	15.7	23.4
2019	657	34.9	18.7	41.4
2020	438	27.9	15.6	51.4
2021	449	25.9	17.3	46.8
2022	433	24.7	17.5	49.9
2023	471	29.9	15.7	48

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 Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,473 (15.2%)	$8,206 (84.8%)	$9,679

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 218^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 199^th of 492 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)	77.5	67.7	9.8%
3rd Grade English (Bentonville School District)	83.3	78.4	4.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)	58.2	58.4	0.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	76	70.5	5.5%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)	34.9	40.6	5.7%
3rd Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	53.9	50.2	3.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)	31	37.6	6.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	51.4	48.9	2.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)	80.4	64.4	16%
4th Grade English (Bentonville School District)	85.5	81.2	4.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)	62.3	48.5	13.8%
4th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)	74.4	67.7	6.7%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)	46.7	39.6	7.1%
4th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)	59.8	56.7	3.1%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)	57.4	43.6	13.8%
4th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)	63.7	59.4	4.3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	657	471	28.3%
African American	49	35	28.6%
American Indian	15	14	6.7%
Asian	162	50	69.1%
Hispanic	91	96	5.5%
Pacific Islander	10	17	70%
White	305	236	22.6%
Two or More Races	25	23	8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.4%	48%	6.6%

Schools Near Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)						ATLAS Reading (2024)						ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Science (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mary Mae Jones Elementary School	Public	K-4	500 SE 14th St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5930	471	30	15.7	48.0%	236 (50.1%)	35 (7.4%)	96 (20.4%)	50 (10.6%)	14 (3.0%)	17 (3.6%)	23 (4.9%)	68.2	149^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.0%		61.1	199^th of 492 public elementary schools	59.6%	50	42.1	41.9				42.0	46.1	38.3				42.1	41.6	38.3				39.9	50.5	41.5				45.9	$9,679	$1,473	$8,206
R.E. Baker Elementary School	Public	K-4	301 NW Third St	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 254-5720	410	24	17.1	42.9%	261 (63.7%)	14 (3.4%)	82 (20.0%)	29 (7.1%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	16 (3.9%)	76.4	102^nd of 497 public elementary schools	79.5%		68.5	152^nd of 492 public elementary schools	69.1%	50	52.3	34.6				42.9	51.5	35.6				43.0	53.1	48.7				50.7	57.5	51.3				54.2	$10,172	$1,785	$8,387
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 715-6662	637	41	15.3	11.0%	192 (30.1%)	22 (3.5%)	32 (5.0%)	359 (56.4%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (3.8%)	95.6	16^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.8%		95.2	9^th of 492 public elementary schools	98.2%	7	61.3	52.8	71.8	58.8	66.6	61.4	62.5	52.7	69.6	60.4	68.4	61.5	61.3	69.6	70.8	83.3	73.6	69.4	59.4	60.3	69.6	64.8	84.2	63.9	$6,709	$266	$6,443
Founders Classical Academy Elementary Online	Public, Charter	K-6	1302 Melissa Dr	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 715-6676	4	1	7.6		1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Apple Glen Elementary School	Public	K-4	1801 Orchard Ln	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5580	484	26	18.3	20.9%	376 (77.7%)	7 (1.4%)	42 (8.7%)	13 (2.7%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.6%)	97.1	9^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.2%		94.4	13^th of 492 public elementary schools	97.4%	4	69.4	57.0				62.3	68.4	59.0				63.0	81.6	68.0				73.8	80.2	68.0				73.3	$9,108	$1,226	$7,882
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers	Public, Charter	K-6	800 S. Dodson Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 821-0382	514	34	15.1	3.5%	285 (55.4%)	10 (1.9%)	42 (8.2%)	162 (31.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	97.1	7^th of 497 public elementary schools	98.6%					(n/a)	61.7	63.0	70.3	69.5		66.1	61.8	63.5	68.8	73.6		66.9	69.1	62.6	73.5	85.9		72.7	63.2	54.6	61.0	73.6		63.1
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-4	810 Bella Vista Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5860	425	24	17.6	19.1%	348 (81.9%)	5 (1.2%)	29 (6.8%)	5 (1.2%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (5.9%)	94.5	21^st of 497 public elementary schools	95.8%		92.9	17^th of 492 public elementary schools	96.5%	4	56.4	69.9				62.7	54.3	71.1				62.1	53.2	71.1				61.5	64.9	74.7				69.5	$12,152	$2,163	$9,989
Reagan Elementary School	Public	K-5	3904 W Olive St	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3680	447	29	15.3	58.6%	207 (46.3%)	6 (1.3%)	155 (34.7%)	13 (2.9%)	4 (0.9%)	26 (5.8%)	36 (8.1%)	73.6	117^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.5%		59.2	213^th of 492 public elementary schools	56.7%	96	46.5	33.4	55.4			45.4	49.3	35.0	52.3			45.9	41.1	50.0	44.7			45.0	47.9	35.0	52.3			45.4	$9,138	$1,559	$7,579
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	590 S. Horsebarn Rd.	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	277	25	11.2	32.9%	131 (47.3%)	17 (6.1%)	66 (23.8%)	36 (13.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.7%)	90.6	31^st of 497 public elementary schools	93.8%					(n/a)	48.2	48.9	59.3			52.3	55.6	51.1	62.9			56.9	50.0	62.2	68.5			60.1	55.5	57.8	64.8			59.4
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	1102 Bella Vista Rd	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5790	436	28	15.5	18.8%	350 (80.3%)	11 (2.5%)	31 (7.1%)	8 (1.8%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	22 (5.0%)	90.6	30^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.0%		92.2	21^st of 492 public elementary schools	95.7%	9	54.5	52.9				53.7	55.7	52.0				53.7	52.3	58.9				55.8	65.9	63.7				64.8	$15,425	$5,890	$9,536

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Mary Mae Jones Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mary Mae Jones Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : J. William Fulbright Junior High School
Middle : Ruth Barker Middle School
High : Bentonville High School

What district is Mary Mae Jones Elementary School in?

Bentonville School District

What is the racial makeup of Mary Mae Jones Elementary School?

Students at Mary Mae Jones Elementary School are 50% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% American Indian.

Is Mary Mae Jones Elementary School a good school?

Mary Mae Jones Elementary School ranks 149^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mary Mae Jones Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Mary Mae Jones Elementary School.

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