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Kindergarten Center vs. Bay Elementary School

Should you attend Kindergarten Center or Bay Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kindergarten Center
618 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Bay Elementary School
700 School St
Bay, AR 72411
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Kindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
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Overview
Kindergarten Center serves 515 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Bay Elementary School in Bay, AR serves 323 students in grades K–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 12:1.
Math proficiency ranges between 45–49%, which is higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 35%, though scores have declined from 50–54% in 2019 to the current level.
Reading proficiency is between 35–39%, which is lower than the state average of 40%, showing a decline from 40–44% in 2019 and 45–49% in prior years.
Science proficiency is 40–44%, higher than the state average of 36% and ranking in the top 30% statewide.
Enrollment has remained relatively stable around 320 students since 2018, while eligibility for free lunch increased sharply from 20% in 2018 to 46% in 2023, indicating a rising low–income student population.
Grades Offered
K
K-6
Total Students
515 students
323 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kindergarten Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kindergarten Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bay Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kindergarten Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kindergarten Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jonesboro School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bay Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bay School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#404 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bay Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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45-49%
(Top 50% in AR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bay School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bay School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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40-44%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bay School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Bay Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
515
47
Grade 1 Students
-
44
Grade 2 Students
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42
Grade 3 Students
-
45
Grade 4 Students
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49
Grade 5 Students
-
46
Grade 6 Students
-
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kindergarten Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jonesboro School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kindergarten Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jonesboro School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bay School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kindergarten Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jonesboro School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bay School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
53%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kindergarten Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jonesboro School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bay School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kindergarten Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jonesboro School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bay School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kindergarten Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jonesboro School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.63
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kindergarten Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jonesboro School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bay School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kindergarten Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jonesboro School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bay School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(15-16 School Year Data)
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kindergarten Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jonesboro School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bay School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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