Serving 409 students in grades 3-5, Us Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Us Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Us Jones Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Us Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Us Jones Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
49%
32%
White
45%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Us Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Us Jones Elementary School is ranked #372 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Us Jones Elementary School?
409 students attend Us Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Us Jones Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Us Jones Elementary School?
Us Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Us Jones Elementary School offer ?
Us Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Us Jones Elementary School part of?
Us Jones Elementary School is part of Demopolis City School District.
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