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M. A. Jones Elementary School

1040 Fair St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, M. A. Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

M. A. Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
M. A. Jones Elementary School's student population of 461 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 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
M. A. Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M. A. Jones Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1885 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of M. A. Jones Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of M. A. Jones Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
96%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia 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 M. A. Jones Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of M. A. Jones Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in M. A. Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. A. Jones Elementary School's ranking?
M. A. Jones Elementary School is ranked #1885 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are M. A. Jones Elementary School often compared to?
M. A. Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Kindezi School, Kipp Ways Primary Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend M. A. Jones Elementary School?
461 students attend M. A. Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of M. A. Jones Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. A. Jones Elementary School?
M. A. Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does M. A. Jones Elementary School offer ?
M. A. Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is M. A. Jones Elementary School part of?
M. A. Jones Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is M. A. Jones Elementary School located?
M. A. Jones Elementary School is located in the Ashview Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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5   3/16/2022
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- Posted by Student/Alumni - Braylen Mines

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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