Is US Jones Elementary School a good school?

US Jones Elementary School ranks 243 rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend US Jones Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended US Jones Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of US Jones Elementary School?

Students at US Jones Elementary School are 52% African American, 41% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of US Jones Elementary School attend?

Students who attend US Jones Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Demopolis Middle School High : Demopolis High School

US Jones Elementary School

Summary:

US Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Demopolis, Alabama, with a student population of 443. The school is part of the Demopolis City School District, which is ranked 37th out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

US Jones Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, science, and English/Language Arts, where students have outperformed their peers across the state. The school's racial diversity is also noteworthy, with an even split between White (46.05%) and African American (46.95%) students, and these subgroups both perform well, ranking in the top 30% and 20-30% of Alabama elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students are especially high-performing, ranking 3rd out of 123 Alabama elementary schools for this subgroup.

While the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, it has demonstrated the ability to support students from low-income families and promote educational equity. In comparison, nearby schools like Greensboro Elementary School and Linden Elementary School have much higher percentages of African American students and lower academic performance. The school's steady improvement over time, from a 2-star to a 3-star rating, is also noteworthy and suggests that US Jones Elementary School is a model of success that could provide valuable insights for other schools facing similar challenges.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 3-5

715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732-2509

(334) 289-0426

District: Demopolis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
243^rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,262

Students who attend US Jones Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Demopolis Middle School
High:	Demopolis High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 461

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.6%

White:

40.8%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details US Jones Elementary School ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.6%), White (40.8%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at US Jones Elementary School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare US Jones Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at US Jones Elementary School is $8,262.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

US Jones Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks US Jones Elementary School 243^rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See US Jones Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Demopolis City:

SchoolDigger ranks Demopolis City 37^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at US Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	34.46	449^th	623	27.9%
2005	27.09	572^nd	688	16.9%
2006	45.12	414^th	689	39.9%
2007	35.85	519^th	698	25.6%
2008	49.04	397^th	698	43.1%
2009	49.17	403^rd	696	42.1%
2010	39.89	522^nd	704	25.9%
2011	40.38	515^th	709	27.4%
2012	50.99	423^rd	696	39.2%
2013	50.35	437^th	696	37.2%
2014	57.43	281^st	695	59.6%
2015	65.62	201^st	691	70.9%
2016	62.50	241^st	691	65.1%
2017	58.65	282^nd	688	59.0%
2018	42.69	423^rd	680	37.8%
2019	45.69	389^th	681	42.9%
2021	55.70	289^th	692	58.2%
2022	65.83	213^th	687	69.0%
2023	60.52	260^th	680	61.8%
2024	63.06	243^rd	684	64.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at US Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.83	3^rd	123	97.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at US Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	64.93	80^th	344	76.7%
2019	74.20	63^rd	392	83.9%
2024	39.37	229^th	395	42.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at US Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	45.16	334^th	567	41.1%
2018	36.14	442^nd	651	32.1%
2019	39.01	417^th	649	35.7%
2021	49.99	330^th	653	49.5%
2022	69.02	156^th	651	76.0%
2023	65.70	187^th	623	70.0%
2024	61.56	257^th	670	61.6%

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Rank History for Female students at US Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	59.25	246^th	639	61.5%
2018	42.12	404^th	640	36.9%
2019	45.74	380^th	646	41.2%
2021	61.53	231^st	656	64.8%
2022	63.31	219^th	656	66.6%
2023	52.20	309^th	645	52.1%
2024	58.78	258^th	650	60.3%

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Rank History for Male students at US Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	55.13	290^th	639	54.6%
2018	44.54	398^th	650	38.8%
2019	42.81	396^th	650	39.1%
2021	48.06	346^th	669	48.3%
2022	65.49	210^th	669	68.6%
2023	65.21	213^th	649	67.2%
2024	63.80	225^th	655	65.6%

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Rank History for African American students at US Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	48.32	154^th	336	54.2%
2018	35.48	287^th	423	32.2%
2019	41.93	235^th	426	44.8%
2021	57.60	140^th	426	67.1%
2022	75.07	63^rd	426	85.2%
2023	62.22	114^th	427	73.3%
2024	60.69	127^th	420	69.8%

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Rank History for White students at US Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	69.17	96^th	369	74.0%
2018	51.05	246^th	508	51.6%
2019	51.52	240^th	529	54.6%
2021	67.88	141^st	539	73.8%
2022	68.23	141^st	540	73.9%
2023	65.79	151^st	528	71.4%
2024	76.88	105^th	535	80.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	649	649
1989	297	372	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	670
1990	306	356	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	662
1991	353	397	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
1992	353	409	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	765
1993	320	417	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	742
1994	245	255	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
1995	270	239	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
1996	270	239	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
1997	266	227	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
1998	248	223	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1999	275	275	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	553
2000	264	336	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	602
2001	272	337	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	611
2002	281	343	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	633
2003	281	343	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	633
2004	239	325	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	7	580
2005	241	309	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
2006	230	270	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	512
2007	244	265	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	2	518
2008	263	248	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	523
2009	288	271	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	573
2010	300	277	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	6	602
2011	278	285	4	17	0	0	0	0	584
2012	256	240	4	19	0	0	5	0	524
2013	259	245	6	18	1	0	7	0	536
2014	216	220	5	16	1	0	6	0	464
2015	214	243	2	14	0	0	5	0	478
2016	225	261	7	18	0	0	8	0	519
2017	250	279	8	30	1	0	6	0	574
2018	265	266	4	26	2	0	3	0	566
2019	234	263	2	22	1	0	0	0	522
2020	197	246	2	15	1	1	0	0	462
2021	196	218	2	20	2	0	0	0	438
2022	184	199	1	22	3	0	0	0	409
2023	204	208	3	24	3	1	0	0	443
2024	188	238	5	24	4	1	1	0	461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at US Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	649	29.0	22.3	0
1989	670	30.4	22.0	n/a
1990	662	33.5	19.7	0
1991	751	34.0	22.0	n/a
1992	765	35.1	21.7	n/a
1993	742	36.0	20.6	n/a
1994	500	28.5	17.5	n/a
1995	509	29.9	17.0	n/a
1996	509	29.9	17.0	n/a
1997	493	30.1	16.4	46.7
1998	471	30.4	15.5	47.1
1999	553	30.1	18.4	56
2000	602	33.5	18.0	61.2
2001	611	34.5	17.7	61.8
2002	633	36.5	17.3	61.6
2003	633	36.5	17.3	61.6
2004	580	39.9	14.5	65.8
2005	560	34.5	16.2	68.2
2006	512	34.0	15.0	59
2007	518	32.0	16.2	60.5
2008	523	32.0	16.3	56
2009	573	32.7	17.4	56.9
2010	602	31.0	19.4	55.2
2011	584	36.0	16.2	58
2012	524	28.0	18.7	56.1
2013	536	29.0	18.4	64.7
2014	464	28.0	16.5	64.9
2015	478	28.0	17.0	64.4
2016	519	31.0	16.7	64.9
2017	574	29.0	19.7	66.6
2018	566	28.0	20.2	61.5
2019	522	28.0	18.6	55.6
2020	462	27.0	17.1	65.6
2021	438	28.0	15.6	62.6
2022	409	28.0	14.6	62.3
2023	443	24.5	18.0	62.3
2024	461	26.0	17.7	62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio US Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	649	29.0	22.3	0
1989	670	30.4	22.0	n/a
1990	662	33.5	19.7	0
1991	751	34.0	22.0	n/a
1992	765	35.1	21.7	n/a
1993	742	36.0	20.6	n/a
1994	500	28.5	17.5	n/a
1995	509	29.9	17.0	n/a
1996	509	29.9	17.0	n/a
1997	493	30.1	16.4	46.7
1998	471	30.4	15.5	47.1
1999	553	30.1	18.4	56
2000	602	33.5	18.0	61.2
2001	611	34.5	17.7	61.8
2002	633	36.5	17.3	61.6
2003	633	36.5	17.3	61.6
2004	580	39.9	14.5	65.8
2005	560	34.5	16.2	68.2
2006	512	34.0	15.0	59
2007	518	32.0	16.2	60.5
2008	523	32.0	16.3	56
2009	573	32.7	17.4	56.9
2010	602	31.0	19.4	55.2
2011	584	36.0	16.2	58
2012	524	28.0	18.7	56.1
2013	536	29.0	18.4	64.7
2014	464	28.0	16.5	64.9
2015	478	28.0	17.0	64.4
2016	519	31.0	16.7	64.9
2017	574	29.0	19.7	66.6
2018	566	28.0	20.2	61.5
2019	522	28.0	18.6	55.6
2020	462	27.0	17.1	65.6
2021	438	28.0	15.6	62.6
2022	409	28.0	14.6	62.3
2023	443	24.5	18.0	62.3
2024	461	26.0	17.7	62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for US Jones Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,412 (17.1%)	$6,850 (82.9%)	$8,262

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on US Jones Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 389^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 260^th of 680 Elementary schools	18.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (US Jones Elementary School)	59	48.2	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Demopolis City)	59	48.2	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (US Jones Elementary School)	25.7	37	11.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Demopolis City)	25.7	37	11.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (US Jones Elementary School)	45.4	45	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Demopolis City)	45.4	45	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	522	443	15.1%
African American	263	208	20.9%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	22	24	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	234	204	12.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	62.3%	6.7%

Schools Near US Jones Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
US Jones Elementary School	Public, Magnet	3-5	715 E Jackson St	Demopolis	36732	Marengo County	Demopolis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(334) 289-0426	461	26	17.7	62.5%	188 (40.8%)	238 (51.6%)	24 (5.2%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63.1	243^rd of 684 public elementary schools	64.5%		60.5	260^th of 680 public elementary schools	61.8%	17	49.7	44.8	51.9	46.6	70.1	46.6	64.4	$8,262	$1,412	$6,850
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1720 Mauvilla Drive	Demopolis	36732	Marengo County	Demopolis City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 289-0377	543	33	16.4	61.1%	220 (40.5%)	274 (50.5%)	34 (6.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)								(n/a)								$10,352	$2,200	$8,152
Linden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 S Shiloh Street	Linden	36748	Marengo County	Linden City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 295-5860	202	14	14.4	83.2%	7 (3.5%)	188 (93.1%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	34.8	463^rd of 684 public elementary schools	32.3%		38.1	430^th of 680 public elementary schools	36.8%	33	40.0	38.1	17.9	38.1	43.3	52.4	32.1	$12,533	$3,887	$8,552
Greensboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 South Street	Greensboro	36744	Hale County	Hale County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 624-8611	518	31	16.7	77.8%	18 (3.5%)	485 (93.6%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	10.6	637^th of 684 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.9	577^th of 680 public elementary schools	15.1%	60	14.7	2.5	3.8	12.7	49.3	29.1	30.0	$9,647	$1,739	$7,885

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