Jones Elementary School
- Jones Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 36%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%.
School Overview
- Jones Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jones Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jones Elementary School is 0.04, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 36% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 10% |
| Black | 98% | 22% |
| White | 2% | 63% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davidson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jones Elementary School is Lead Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is John Early Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Buena Vista Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nashville Buena Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 287 students
0.3 miles
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615)291-6762 0.3 PK-4 287 - Nashville John Early Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 391 students
0.4 miles
1000 Cass St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615)291-6369 0.4 5-8 391 - Nashville Robert Churchwell Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 391 students
0.6 miles
1625 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr. Bl
Nashville, TN 37208
(615)687-4024 0.6 PK-4 391 - Nashville Hull-jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 466 students
0.7 miles
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615)291-6601 0.7 PK-4 466 - Nashville Lead Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 359 students
0.7 miles
1035 1st Ave South, Lead Colle
Nashville, TN 37210
(615)327-5422 0.7 9-12 359
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