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JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
6
Schools
888
Students
$16,821
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
67.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 888 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,821 is above average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06271
KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06126
OARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06106
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JASPER HIGH SCHOOL07–12208
KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL07–12109
OARK HIGH SCHOOL07–1268
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,821+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
24%
State
50.2%
Local (property tax)
24.2%
Federal
25.6%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (24%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
888
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,821 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT has 6 public schools, serving a total of 888 students.
What is the graduation rate for JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $16,821 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
68% of students in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.