Glade Elementary School

990 Highway 15 South
Laurel, MS 39440
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Glade 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 47% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Glade Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Glade 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 Glade Elementary School is 0.41, 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)
#297 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glade Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glade 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.
49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glade 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.
50-59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Glade 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
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glade Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Glade Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glade Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
17%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glade Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
75%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glade Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Glade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glade Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Glade Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glade Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glade Elementary School's ranking?
Glade Elementary School is ranked #297 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Glade Elementary School often compared to?
Glade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Jones Elementary School, East Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Glade Elementary School?
422 students attend Glade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Glade Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glade Elementary School?
Glade Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glade Elementary School offer ?
Glade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Glade Elementary School part of?
Glade Elementary School is part of Jones Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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