Summary:
John S Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rainbow City, Alabama, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 739 students. The school is part of the Etowah County School District, which is ranked 62 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
John S Jones Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, often placing in the top 40 out of 681 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the Etowah County and Alabama averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, science, and English language arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 68.97% of 3rd graders, 56.78% of 4th graders, and 68.07% of 5th graders at John S Jones Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 51.84% and 42.16% at the county and state levels, respectively. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
When compared to the nearby schools in the Gadsden City School District, John S Jones Elementary significantly outperforms them on state assessments and overall school rankings. For example, Eura Brown Elementary, the highest-performing school in the Gadsden City district, has similar demographic characteristics to John S Jones Elementary but lags behind in several academic metrics. This suggests that the factors contributing to John S Jones Elementary's success, such as effective instructional practices, strong leadership, and a supportive school culture, may not be as prevalent in the neighboring schools.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Etowah County
SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,935
Students who attend John S Jones Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6
Number of students: 734
Racial breakdown:
White:
69.9%
African American:
14.6%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Hispanic:
4.0%
Asian:
3.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.5%
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