South Jones Elementary School

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South Jones Elementary School ranks 134 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,070 students in grades PK-6 in Ellisville, Mississippi, which is part of the Jones County School District. This school consistently performs above state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, ranking in the top half of Mississippi elementary schools. With a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, South Jones Elementary faces unique challenges related to socioeconomic factors, but its relatively low student-teacher ratio suggests a more favorable learning environment.

South Jones Elementary's test scores are a standout, with 64.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 62.5% for the district and 53.3% for the state. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's consistent ranking in the top half of Mississippi elementary schools, ranging from 134th out of 390 schools in 2023-2024 to 144th out of 397 schools in 2018-2019. However, when compared to other schools in the district, South Jones Elementary lags behind the top-performing Moselle Elementary in both test scores and statewide ranking.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at South Jones Elementary, over 99%, suggests that the school may face challenges related to socioeconomic factors. Despite this, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 17.1 over the past three school years, which is more favorable than some nearby schools like Hopewell Elementary ($9,135 per student) and North Forrest Attendance Center ($11,232 per student). Addressing the challenges posed by economic disadvantage could be an area of focus for South Jones Elementary and the Jones County School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437

(601) 477-3577

District: Jones County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,951

Students who attend South Jones Elementary School usually attend:

High:

South Jones High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 1,068

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.9%

African American:

18.1%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Jones Elementary School ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Jones County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.02. (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: White (69.9%), African American (18.1%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jones County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Jones Elementary School is 13.9, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Jones County School District! (See more...)

Compare South Jones Elementary School employs 76.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Jones Elementary School is $8,951, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Jones County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jones County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones County School District 39^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Jones Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	68.26	113^th	394	71.3%
2009	69.73	106^th	392	73.0%
2010	62.25	150^th	403	62.8%
2011	63.22	158^th	418	62.2%
2012	52.70	197^th	414	52.4%
2013	55.68	177^th	408	56.6%
2014	56.92	178^th	394	54.8%
2015	36.97	246^th	402	38.8%
2016	47.74	201^st	394	49.0%
2017	45.73	212^th	406	47.8%
2018	58.43	160^th	404	60.4%
2019	62.12	144^th	397	63.7%
2021	57.67	161^st	381	57.7%
2022	51.16	181^st	382	52.6%
2023	57.40	154^th	377	59.2%
2024	66.02	134^th	390	65.6%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 7, 2009

I am the grandmother of current and previous students at this school. I found it to provide a great foundation and was safe. My kindergarten twins are thrilled with their teachers and enjoy their school day. Close Quote

Enrollment information for South Jones Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	304	49	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	354
2001	317	51	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	370
2002	327	59	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
2003	327	59	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
2004	297	78	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	380
2005	319	75	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	398
2006	315	71	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	394
2007	328	55	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	394
2008	332	62	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	409
2009	791	207	0	19	2	0	0	1019
2010	817	196	0	28	1	0	0	1042
2011	799	215	2	43	0	0	0	1059
2012	823	219	3	38	0	0	1	1084
2013	826	186	2	41	2	0	1	1058
2014	819	174	5	30	2	0	15	1045
2015	799	188	3	47	2	0	15	1054
2016	799	188	3	63	1	0	23	1077
2017	783	198	5	72	0	0	32	1090
2018	792	189	5	80	1	0	44	1111
2019	793	182	1	79	0	0	39	1094
2020	803	196	2	80	0	0	55	1136
2021	672	194	2	80	0	0	46	994
2022	759	197	3	76	1	0	64	1100
2023	749	178	3	65	3	0	72	1070
2024	747	193	3	61	1	0	63	1068

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 South Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	354	18.9	18.7	53.7
2001	370	20.6	18.0	57.6
2002	386	21.5	18.0	58.3
2003	386	21.5	18.0	58.3
2004	380	22.5	16.9	65
2005	398	22.9	17.4	65.6
2006	394	21.6	18.2	78.2
2007	394	25.1	15.7	62.9
2008	409	24.0	17.0	68.7
2009	1019	55.2	18.5	69.1
2010	1042	57.1	18.2	68.9
2011	1059	58.7	18.0	69
2012	1084	62.2	17.4	68.8
2013	1058	62.4	16.9	66.8
2014	1045	59.9	17.4	70
2015	1054	66.0	15.9	68.3
2016	1077	65.0	16.5	68.6
2017	1090	62.7	17.3	67.9
2018	1111	59.6	18.6	68
2019	1094	62.7	17.4	66.2
2020	1136	64.8	17.5	63.3
2021	994	63.7	15.5	99.7
2022	1100	64.0	17.1	99.7
2023	1070	72.2	14.8	99.7
2024	1068	76.5	13.9	64.6

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 South Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	354	18.9	18.7	53.7
2001	370	20.6	18.0	57.6
2002	386	21.5	18.0	58.3
2003	386	21.5	18.0	58.3
2004	380	22.5	16.9	65
2005	398	22.9	17.4	65.6
2006	394	21.6	18.2	78.2
2007	394	25.1	15.7	62.9
2008	409	24.0	17.0	68.7
2009	1019	55.2	18.5	69.1
2010	1042	57.1	18.2	68.9
2011	1059	58.7	18.0	69
2012	1084	62.2	17.4	68.8
2013	1058	62.4	16.9	66.8
2014	1045	59.9	17.4	70
2015	1054	66.0	15.9	68.3
2016	1077	65.0	16.5	68.6
2017	1090	62.7	17.3	67.9
2018	1111	59.6	18.6	68
2019	1094	62.7	17.4	66.2
2020	1136	64.8	17.5	63.3
2021	994	63.7	15.5	99.7
2022	1100	64.0	17.1	99.7
2023	1070	72.2	14.8	99.7
2024	1068	76.5	13.9	64.6

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 South Jones Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,339
2018	$6,797
2019	$6,860
2020	$8,156
2021	$7,576
2022	$8,951

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Jones 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 144^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 154^th of 377 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Jones Elementary School)	49	51.2	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District)	48.1	51.8	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Jones Elementary School)	53.9	68.3	14.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District)	56.3	64.2	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Jones Elementary School)	54.8	47.2	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District)	56.1	49.2	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Jones Elementary School)	63.7	67.9	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District)	50.5	52.3	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Jones Elementary School)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District)	48.3	54.4	6.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Jones Elementary School)	39.6	35.1	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District)	37.2	36.8	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (South Jones Elementary School)	66	69.5	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Jones County School District)	63.8	65.2	1.4%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Jones Elementary School)	36.6	37.6	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District)	41.6	43.2	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Jones Elementary School)	36.6	52.5	15.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District)	50.6	49.1	1.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1094	1070	2.2%
African American	182	178	2.2%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	79	65	17.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	793	749	5.5%
Two or More Races	39	72	84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.2%	99.7%	33.5%

Schools Near South Jones Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
South Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	27 Warrior Road	Ellisville	39437	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 477-3577	1,068	77	13.9	64.6%	747 (69.9%)	193 (18.1%)	61 (5.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (5.9%)	66	134^th of 390 public elementary schools	65.6%		57.4	154^th of 377 public elementary schools	59.2%	20	57.8	58.7	47.3	34.5	64.9	67.8	64.8	65.5	78.4	$8,951
West Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5652 Highway 84 West	Laurel	39443	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 439-4823	1,071	79	13.6	68.2%	582 (54.3%)	179 (16.7%)	192 (17.9%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (10.6%)	58.6	161^st of 390 public elementary schools	58.7%		58.2	150^th of 377 public elementary schools	60.2%	11	65.0	53.9	58.0	40.8	59.3	42.1	55.4	38.7	78.0	$9,095
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1205 Oak Park Avenue	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 428-5046	427	36	11.9	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	346 (81.0%)	50 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.8%)								(n/a)										$10,777
Glade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	990 Highway 15 South	Laurel	39443	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 428-4265	421	35	12.1	78.1%	299 (71.0%)	79 (18.8%)	12 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	69	113^th of 390 public elementary schools	71.0%		59.8	146^th of 377 public elementary schools	61.3%	33	71.2	63.8	61.7	39.0	88.4	62.1	68.3	32.2	75.0	$9,532
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1125 North 5th Avenue	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Laurel School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(601) 428-7446	334	25	13.3	100.0%	19 (5.7%)	287 (85.9%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	97	3^rd of 390 public elementary schools	99.2%		93.2	12^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.8%	9	86.9	95.4	82.2	65.7	89.2	95.5	86.7	94.7	93.4	$11,243
Nora Davis Elementary School	Public	2-4	1305 Martin Luther King Ave	Laurel	39440	Jones County	Laurel School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 438-3140	506	34	14.8	100.0%	7 (1.4%)	404 (79.8%)	82 (16.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	9	372^nd of 390 public elementary schools	4.6%					(n/a)	27.1	28.8			14.3	30.6
Moselle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	168 Rayner Road	Moselle	39459	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-7586	562	44	12.8	72.8%	420 (74.7%)	45 (8.0%)	62 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	68.2	115^th of 390 public elementary schools	70.5%		62.7	137^th of 377 public elementary schools	63.7%	22	70.0	63.2	50.7	45.2	65.2	82.9	49.3	53.7	70.2	$9,866
East Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	108 Northeast Drive	Laurel	39443	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 425-9799	782	61	12.8	74.6%	527 (67.4%)	134 (17.1%)	23 (2.9%)	5 (0.6%)	35 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.4%)	64	140^th of 390 public elementary schools	64.1%		58	153^rd of 377 public elementary schools	59.4%	13	52.2	62.6	52.8	43.8	75.2	57.0	55.0	63.3	66.0	$9,647
North Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	650 Trace Road	Laurel	39443	Jones County	Jones County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 426-6632	833	62	13.4	81.6%	321 (38.5%)	307 (36.9%)	146 (17.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.5%)	48.9	209^th of 390 public elementary schools	46.4%		49.6	186^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.7%	23	50.0	44.5	49.1	48.0	37.8	41.2	42.2	66.3	76.8	$9,107
North Forrest Attendance Center	Public	K-6	702 Eatonville Road	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 584-6466	214	21	10.0	92.1%	45 (21.0%)	145 (67.8%)	10 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)	67.8	121^st of 390 public elementary schools	69.0%		70.3	105^th of 377 public elementary schools	72.1%	16	52.1	48.2	67.7	56.0	54.5	58.6	54.9	64.0	83.8	$16,196

Frequently Asked Questions about South Jones Elementary School

How many students attend South Jones Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,068 students attended South Jones Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of South Jones Elementary School?

Students at South Jones Elementary School are 70% White, 18% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of South Jones Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Jones Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South Jones High School

Is South Jones Elementary School a good school?

South Jones Elementary School ranks 134^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is South Jones Elementary School in?

Jones County School District

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