What grades does BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

As a Primary school, BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students in JACKSONVILLE, AR. The school is administered by JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Where is BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

You can find BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in JACKSONVILLE, AR.

What school district is BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?

JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT is the school district for BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in JACKSONVILLE, AR. The district oversees 7 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

At BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, there are approximately 13.2 students for every teacher.

How many schools are in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT?

JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 7 schools serving students in JACKSONVILLE.

What schools are in JACKSONVILLE, AR?

BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among the schools serving JACKSONVILLE, AR. The school is part of JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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Q: What school district serves JACKSONVILLE, AR?

The school district for JACKSONVILLE, AR is JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT. BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and other schools are part of this district.

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JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

Medicaid Application Event EventDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

Remembrance DayEventDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

National Arts in Education WeekEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Tue

Hispanic Heritage Month Cont.EventDistrict-wide

Sep

Tue

National IT Professionals DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Sat

Little Rock XC ClassicEventDistrict-wide

Boys race @ 8amGirls race @ 8:30am

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

500

Student:Teacher

13.2:1

Locale

Suburban

District

JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(501)982-7456

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

27%

25th percentile in AR

Math Proficiency

34%

45th percentile in AR

Chronic Absenteeism

17.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

38 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.6:1

Better than average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

513

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,264

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,451

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,337

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 23%State 43%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$226,375

+2.3% 1yr+27.9% 5yr

Little Rock, AR metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

26.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.5%

Unemployment rate

8.8%

Uninsured residents

8.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

697

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

697

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

179 (26%)

Speech/Language Impairment

172 (25%)

Other Health Impairment

125 (18%)

Intellectual Disability

104 (15%)

Autism

80 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

19 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

421

Current enrollment

Declining(-26% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Medicaid Application Event

Event

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Remembrance Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Event

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

National Arts in Education Week

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT. BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Clarksville XC Kickoff District-wide Girls race @ 4:30 pmBoys race @ 5:00pm	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Medicaid Application Event District-wide	Event	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Remembrance DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	National Arts in Education WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Hispanic Heritage Month Cont.District-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	National IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	Little Rock XC ClassicDistrict-wide Boys race @ 8amGirls race @ 8:30am	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	School Custodian Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	National Coaches DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	JNPSD Hispanic Heritage FestivalDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Boss's DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	School Bus Safety WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Red Ribbon WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Tiny Titan Cheer CampDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Tiny Titan Cheer PerformanceDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	National School Psychologist WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day District-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	JNPSD Stars & Stripes Drive-Thru Veterans Day ParadeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	World Kindness DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	International Students DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Special Education DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Computer Science Education WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	School Counselor Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	JNPSD Community Literacy NightDistrict-wide	Event	—
Sat, Feb 13, 2027	Random Acts of Kindness WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	JNPSD Black History Month ShowcaseDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Read Across America WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Mar 2, 2027	Read Across America DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Maintenance Worker Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Pi DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Daylight Saving Time BeginsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	School Librarian Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	National Assistant Principal WeekDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Paraprofessional Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	JNPSD STEAM NightDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	JNPSD Purple Up DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	JNPSD Employee Recognition and Retirement CeremonyDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Administrative Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Earth DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	School Bus Driver Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Sat, May 1, 2027	School's Principal's Day District-wide	Event	—
Sat, May 1, 2027	School Principal's DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation Week District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	School Lunch Hero DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	School Nurse Appreciation Day District-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	School Communicators Day District-wide	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Speech-Language Pathologist DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	School Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—

Showing 57 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL currently enrolls 500 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT in AR.