Mary Mae Jones Elementary School

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:
149th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,679 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.1%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Asian:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mary Mae Jones Elementary School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), Hispanic (20.4%), Asian (10.6%). (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Mae Jones Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Bentonville School District. (See more...)
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Compare Mary Mae Jones Elementary School employs 29.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Mae Jones Elementary School is $9,679, which is the 5th 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 8th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 41.69 298th 440 32.3%
2008 54.49 231st 439 47.4%
2009 62.68 190th 445 57.3%
2010 71.72 114th 457 75.1%
2011 64.08 185th 471 60.7%
2012 57.36 243rd 468 48.1%
2013 78.36 62nd 476 87.0%
2014 62.59 171st 471 63.7%
2015 48.72 227th 466 51.3%
2016 64.80 149th 494 69.8%
2017 70.49 121st 485 75.1%
2018 72.86 115th 480 76.0%
2019 59.33 218th 488 55.3%
2021 66.22 166th 496 66.5%
2022 68.63 140th 487 71.3%
2023 61.14 199th 492 59.6%
2024 68.20 149th 497 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, May 7, 2017

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2005 471 14 31 71 9 n/a n/a 0 596
2006 470 30 39 96 5 n/a n/a 0 640
2007 433 25 42 113 2 n/a n/a 0 615
2008 433 30 48 101 9 n/a n/a 0 621
2009 445 34 53 106 10 n/a n/a 0 648
2010 371 27 48 110 12 2 1 0 571
2011 392 29 49 122 17 8 8 0 625
2012 374 23 67 115 16 13 9 0 617
2013 385 30 82 119 10 9 13 0 648
2014 357 20 99 127 13 7 24 0 647
2015 353 20 86 145 6 5 19 0 634
2016 354 24 112 126 7 2 21 0 646
2017 279 39 170 106 8 3 24 0 629
2018 285 40 167 101 9 5 20 0 627
2019 305 49 162 91 15 10 25 0 657
2020 229 20 48 91 12 20 18 0 438
2021 217 24 67 101 13 11 16 0 449
2022 228 28 36 87 14 14 26 0 433
2023 236 35 50 96 14 17 23 0 471

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 218th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 199th 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)77.567.7
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English (Bentonville School District)83.378.4
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)58.258.4
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Bentonville School District)7670.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)34.940.6
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Bentonville School District)53.950.2
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)3137.6
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)51.448.9
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)80.464.4
 16%
   4th Grade English (Bentonville School District)85.581.2
 4.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)62.348.5
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)74.467.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)46.739.6
 7.1%
   4th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)59.856.7
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Mary Mae Jones Elementary School)57.443.6
 13.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)63.759.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students657471
 28.3%
African American4935
 28.6%
American Indian1514
 6.7%
Asian16250
 69.1%
Hispanic9196
 5.5%
Pacific Islander1017
 70%
White305236
 22.6%
Two or More Races2523
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%48%
 6.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended 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.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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