Serving 291 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southside Elementary School serves the southwest part of the Jonesboro, LA school district, covering an area of approximately 63.7 square miles, with most families typically within a 10-15 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 5.2 miles, reaching out to a maximum of 8.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 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
#1093 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
66%
42%
White
24%
41%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School's ranking?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School is ranked #1093 out of 1,244 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
291 students attend Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School students are Black, 24% 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 13:1.
What grades does Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School offer ?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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