Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1128 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
2%
11%

Black
65%
41%

White
25%
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School's ranking?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School is ranked #1128 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School often compared to?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School?
332 students attend Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School offer ?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School part of?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School is part of Jackson Parish School District.
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