Jones Elementary School
Jones Elementary School serves 636 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Jones Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jones Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 636 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jones Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jones Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1646 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 26% |
| Black | 9% | 17% |
| White | 58% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Minooka CCSD 201 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jones Elementary School is Plainfield South High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Aux Sable Middle School (1.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Joliet Aux Sable Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 994 students10
1.6 miles
2001 Wildspring Pkwy
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092 1.6 6-8 994 - Plainfield Charles Reed Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 564 students10
1.7 miles
2110 Clublands Pkwy
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-2160 1.7 K-5 564 - Plainfield Plainfield South High School Math: 32% | Reading: 33%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,521 students10
1.9 miles
7800 Caton Farm Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555 1.9 9-12 2,521 - Plainfield Meadow View Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 509 students10
2.3 miles
2501 Mirage Ave
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-4828 2.3 K-5 509 - Plainfield Ridge Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 600 students10
2.3 miles
1900 Caton Ridge Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4630 2.3 K-5 600
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