Jonestown Elementary School

Summary:

Jonestown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 118 students in grades K-6 in Jonestown, Mississippi, which is part of the Coahoma County School District. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low test scores, a declining statewide ranking, and underperformance compared to nearby schools.

Jonestown Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade proficiency rates were 37.6% in ELA and 18.8% in Math, compared to the state averages of 57.7% and 53.3% respectively. The school's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 185 in 2013-2014 to 281 in the current 2023-2024 school year, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Jonestown Elementary to other nearby schools in the Coahoma County School District, such as Friars Point Elementary and Lyon Elementary, Jonestown consistently performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower statewide ranking. This suggests that the challenges faced by Jonestown Elementary may be more systemic within the district. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 11.1 students per teacher over the past 3 years, suggests that it may have more resources available per student, which could potentially be leveraged to improve outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 330 Matagorda Road
       Jonestown, MS  38639


(662) 358-4496

District: Coahoma County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,035 Help


Students who attend Jonestown Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Coahoma County Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  143

Racial breakdown:

African American:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jonestown Elementary School ranks worse than 72.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Coahoma County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.44. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Jonestown Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Coahoma County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Coahoma County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jonestown Elementary School is 10.7. 1 elementary schools in the Coahoma County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Jonestown Elementary School employs 13.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jonestown Elementary School is $19,035. 1 elementary schools in the Coahoma County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jonestown Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Coahoma County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Coahoma County School District 112th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jonestown Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 11.29 377th 394 4.3%
2009 11.02 375th 392 4.3%
2010 27.23 315th 403 21.8%
2011 11.78 404th 418 3.3%
2012 20.59 367th 414 11.4%
2013 23.90 343rd 408 15.9%
2014 55.62 185th 394 53.0%
2015 35.61 256th 402 36.3%
2016 28.14 285th 394 27.7%
2017 36.81 260th 406 36.0%
2018 30.11 287th 404 29.0%
2019 17.07 344th 397 13.4%
2021 23.51 277th 381 27.3%
2022 34.31 253rd 382 33.8%
2023 34.00 262nd 377 30.5%
2024 29.44 281st 390 27.9%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jonestown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 0 233 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1991 0 240 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1992 0 216 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1993 0 240 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1994 0 238 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1995 0 241 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 0 241 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 0 227 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1998 0 277 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 3 498 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2000 0 410 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 0 413 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 0 400 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 0 400 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 0 394 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 0 380 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 0 379 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 0 367 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2008 0 337 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2009 0 301 0 3 0 0 0 0 304
2010 0 295 0 0 0 0 0 0 295
2011 0 254 0 0 0 0 0 0 254
2012 0 251 0 0 0 0 0 0 251
2013 0 245 0 2 0 0 0 0 247
2014 0 237 0 0 0 0 0 0 237
2015 0 248 0 0 0 0 0 0 248
2016 0 244 0 0 0 0 0 0 244
2017 0 248 0 0 0 0 0 0 248
2018 0 233 0 0 0 0 1 0 234
2019 0 223 0 0 0 0 0 0 223
2020 0 188 0 0 0 0 0 0 188
2021 0 152 0 0 0 0 0 0 152
2022 0 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 115
2023 0 118 0 0 0 0 0 0 118
2024 0 143 0 0 0 0 0 0 143

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 Jonestown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 233 14.4 16.1 n/a
1991 240 13.7 17.5 n/a
1992 216 12.0 18.0 93.1
1993 240 12.4 19.4 94.6
1994 238 13.8 17.2 93.7
1995 241 14.1 17.1 91.3
1996 241 14.1 17.1 91.3
1997 227 14.4 15.8 91.2
1998 277 14.2 19.5 92.4
1999 501 24.5 20.4 91.4
2000 410 25.5 16.1 94.1
2001 413 25.0 16.5 91.5
2002 400 23.1 17.3 98.5
2003 400 23.1 17.3 98.5
2004 394 21.6 18.2 99.2
2005 380 20.6 18.4 99.2
2006 379 17.7 21.4 99.2
2007 367 20.5 17.9 99.2
2008 340 18.2 18.7 99.1
2009 304 18.2 16.7 99
2010 295 18.5 15.8 99
2011 254 15.6 16.2 98.4
2012 251 14.3 17.5 98.8
2013 247 16.8 14.6 98.8
2014 237 16.2 14.5 98.7
2015 248 17.0 14.5 100
2016 244 19.0 12.8 100
2017 248 18.3 13.4 100
2018 234 14.9 15.6 100
2019 223 16.6 13.4 100
2020 188 14.5 12.9 100
2021 152 15.0 10.0 100
2022 115 10.3 11.1 100
2023 118 13.1 9.0 100
2024 143 13.3 10.7 100

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 Jonestown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 233 14.4 16.1 n/a
1991 240 13.7 17.5 n/a
1992 216 12.0 18.0 93.1
1993 240 12.4 19.4 94.6
1994 238 13.8 17.2 93.7
1995 241 14.1 17.1 91.3
1996 241 14.1 17.1 91.3
1997 227 14.4 15.8 91.2
1998 277 14.2 19.5 92.4
1999 501 24.5 20.4 91.4
2000 410 25.5 16.1 94.1
2001 413 25.0 16.5 91.5
2002 400 23.1 17.3 98.5
2003 400 23.1 17.3 98.5
2004 394 21.6 18.2 99.2
2005 380 20.6 18.4 99.2
2006 379 17.7 21.4 99.2
2007 367 20.5 17.9 99.2
2008 340 18.2 18.7 99.1
2009 304 18.2 16.7 99
2010 295 18.5 15.8 99
2011 254 15.6 16.2 98.4
2012 251 14.3 17.5 98.8
2013 247 16.8 14.6 98.8
2014 237 16.2 14.5 98.7
2015 248 17.0 14.5 100
2016 244 19.0 12.8 100
2017 248 18.3 13.4 100
2018 234 14.9 15.6 100
2019 223 16.6 13.4 100
2020 188 14.5 12.9 100
2021 152 15.0 10.0 100
2022 115 10.3 11.1 100
2023 118 13.1 9.0 100
2024 143 13.3 10.7 100

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 Jonestown Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,498
2018 $9,603
2019 $11,624
2020 $13,553
2021 $16,461
2022 $19,035

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jonestown Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 344th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 262nd of 377 Elementary schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jonestown Elementary School)3236.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coahoma County School District)36.438.4
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jonestown Elementary School)1621
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Coahoma County School District)29.734.2
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jonestown Elementary School)24.220
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Coahoma County School District)23.432
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jonestown Elementary School)21.220
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Coahoma County School District)28.116
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jonestown Elementary School)36.731.8
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Coahoma County School District)3632.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jonestown Elementary School)16.663.6
 47%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Coahoma County School District)25.634.2
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Jonestown Elementary School)23.340.9
 17.6%
   5th Grade Science (Coahoma County School District)42.448.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jonestown Elementary School)19.331.6
 12.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Coahoma County School District)2222.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jonestown Elementary School)19.363.1
 43.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Coahoma County School District)30.523.5
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students223118
 47.1%
African American223118
 47.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Jonestown Elementary School ranks 281st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 143 students attended Jonestown Elementary School.

Students at Jonestown Elementary School are 100% African American.

Students who attend Jonestown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Coahoma County Junior/Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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