East Jones Elementary School

108 Northeast Drive
Laurel, MS 39443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 782 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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 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

School Overview

East Jones Elementary School's student population of 782 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

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 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#398 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
45%
47%
41%
42%
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
17%
47%
White
67%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
782 students attend East Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of East Jones Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 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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