John S Jones Elementary School, a Title I Berkeley Heights public high school serving grades PK–5, ranked #102 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #38 in 2011.
Math proficiency was 56%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023 but declined from 76% in 2019; reading proficiency was 72%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 30% with total enrollment steady around 734 students and the student–teacher ratio consistent at 16:1 over recent years.
The school served 734 students with 47 teachers and had 58% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, increasing from 27% in 2001.
Science proficiency ranged between 45–49%, higher than the state average of 38%, with consistent graduation rates around 95%, exceeding the state average.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: John S Jones Elementary School serves the southern part of its district in Rainbow City, AL, covering an area of approximately 45.2 square miles. Families typically experience a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John S Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John S Jones Elementary School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
John S Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John S Jones Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John S Jones Elementary School's ranking?
John S Jones Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are John S Jones Elementary School often compared to?
John S Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eura Brown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School, Glencoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend John S Jones Elementary School?
745 students attend John S Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John S Jones Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John S Jones Elementary School?
John S Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does John S Jones Elementary School offer ?
John S Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John S Jones Elementary School part of?
John S Jones Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I like john jones that's because I go to john jones e. my teacher Mrs. Maroney is the best teacher in the world if you go to the after school program you get snack, homework, sometimes outside, and in the gym teachers at john jones work hard I now teachers at john jones that I seen have worked hard they do papers after school my teacher works until 7;00 my teacher is a hard worker also because she got four kids and they do basketball and she has a husband that works Mrs. Maroney is a hard worker!
2 10/10/2025
We are from an ethnic back ground so the kids are mixed. they give us a hard time to enroll the kids. We have to get affidavits from City hall and are reminded repeatedly that we have to live in RBC area in order to enroll the kids there. As if i am already being accused of being deceptive. Believe me, i have never been made to feel as uncomfortable and unwanted as they made me feel. i really wish i lived in a different district just so i would not have to be treated so unprofessionally by the front office people at John Jones elementary in Rainbow city, al.
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