Us Jones Elementary School

715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 461 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 40% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Us Jones Elementary School's student population of 461 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Us Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#305 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
40%
29%
56%
47%
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
52%
32%
White
41%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Us Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Us Jones Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,285 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Us Jones Elementary School?
461 students attend Us Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Us Jones Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Us Jones Elementary School?
Us Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Us Jones Elementary School offer ?
Us Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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