North Jones Elementary School

650 Trace Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Jones Elementary School's student population of 833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers

School Rankings

North Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Jones Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#485 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
32%
47%
40%
42%
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
5%
Black
37%
47%
White
39%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Jones Elementary School's ranking?
North Jones Elementary School is ranked #485 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Jones Elementary School often compared to?
North Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend North Jones Elementary School?
833 students attend North Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of North Jones Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Jones Elementary School?
North Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Jones Elementary School offer ?
North Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Jones Elementary School part of?
North Jones Elementary School is part of Jones Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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