Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jones Elementary serves the south part of Corpus Christi, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.9 miles to the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jones Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Jones Elementary School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calallen Wood River Elementary School, Faye Webb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
520 students attend Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jones Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones Elementary School offer ?
Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jones Elementary School part of?
Jones Elementary School is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Jones Elementary School located?
Jones Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in South Side.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is not one I would recommend... The school has a terrible drop off and pick up system. The faculty including teachers have interrogated my scholar asking questions that should be addressed only adult to adult. The tardies and absent methods are ridiculously weighed and marked. My scholar receives an abundance of homework...(leave your work at the school/job?) Also not enough physical activity as in most Texas schools, which contributes both to the obesity and dumbness over all, two unappealing attributes this little city and Texas as a state has been nationally recognized as.
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