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East Jones Elementary School

108 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, East Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
East Jones Elementary School's student population of 772 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
772 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
East Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Jones Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#398 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Jones Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Jones Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in East Jones Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Jones Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of East Jones Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Jones Elementary School's ranking?
East Jones Elementary School is ranked #398 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are East Jones Elementary School often compared to?
East Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glade Elementary School, North Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend East Jones Elementary School?
772 students attend East Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of East Jones Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Jones Elementary School?
East Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Jones Elementary School offer ?
East Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is East Jones Elementary School part of?
East Jones Elementary School is part of Jones Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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