Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jonesville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jonesville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Jonesville Elementary School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Jonesville 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 Jonesville Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#813 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
47%
41%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonesville Elementary School's ranking?
Jonesville Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jonesville Elementary School?
247 students attend Jonesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Jonesville Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonesville Elementary School?
Jonesville Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jonesville Elementary School offer ?
Jonesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonesville Elementary School part of?
Jonesville Elementary School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.
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