Jonesboro Elementary School
Tel:
(205)432-3400
- Jonesboro Elementary School serves 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Jonesboro Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jonesboro Elementary School's student population of 584 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 584 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jonesboro Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jonesboro Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1113 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 91% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bessemer City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jonesboro Elementary School is Bessemer Center For Technical (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is James A Davis Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James A Davis Middle School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bessemer James A Davis Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 745 students
1.0 miles
100 High School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205)432-3600 1.0 6-8 745 - Bessemer Westhills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 334 students
1.3 miles
710 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205)432-3500 1.3 K-5 334 - Bessemer Bessemer Center For Technical Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.5 miles
4940 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205)432-3785 1.5 9-12 n/a - Bessemer Jess Lanier High School Grades: 9-12 | 995 students
1.6 miles
4950 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205)432-3700 1.6 9-12 995 - Bessemer New Horizon Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
1.7 miles
1701 6th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205)432-3036 1.7 7-12 n/a
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