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J. L. Jones Elementary School

620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 334 students in grades 2-3, J. L. Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

J. L. Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
J. L. Jones Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 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
J. L. Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. L. Jones Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#813 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of J. L. Jones Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana 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 J. L. Jones Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of J. L. Jones Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J. L. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. L. Jones Elementary School's ranking?
J. L. Jones Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J. L. Jones Elementary School?
334 students attend J. L. Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of J. L. Jones Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. L. Jones Elementary School?
J. L. Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does J. L. Jones Elementary School offer ?
J. L. Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is J. L. Jones Elementary School part of?
J. L. Jones Elementary School is part of Webster Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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