Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John W Jones Elementary serves the northwest part of Wilson, NC, covering an area of approximately 25.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the edge and the furthest point being 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
John W Jones Elementary School's student population of 601 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
learn, create, inspire
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
John W Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W Jones Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1612 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
53%
24%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W Jones Elementary School's ranking?
John W Jones Elementary School is ranked #1612 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John W Jones Elementary School often compared to?
John W Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hope 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 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend John W Jones Elementary School?
601 students attend John W Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of John W Jones Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John W Jones Elementary School?
John W Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John W Jones Elementary School offer ?
John W Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John W Jones Elementary School part of?
John W Jones Elementary School is part of Wilson County Schools.
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