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J. L. Jones Elementary School

Summary:

J. L. Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minden, Louisiana, serving grades 2-3 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school is part of the Webster Parish school district, which is ranked 69 out of 114 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

J. L. Jones Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 564 and 693 out of 727-730 schools over the past few years. The school's performance on state assessments is below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school has significant achievement gaps between racial subgroups, with White students outperforming African American students in Mathematics by 9 percentage points. J. L. Jones Elementary also ranks in the bottom 1% of Louisiana elementary schools for the performance of its special education students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Webster Parish district, such as Central Elementary and E.S. Richardson Elementary, J. L. Jones Elementary generally underperforms on state assessments and has a lower statewide ranking. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which is 53.29%, is likely a contributing factor to its academic struggles, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to success.


Detail:

Public 2-3

 620 District Dr
       Minden, LA  71055

(318) 377-1815

District: Webster Parish

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,604 Help


Students who attend J. L. Jones Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Webster Junior High School
High:    Minden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.7%
White:
34.4%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J. L. Jones Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.7%), White (34.4%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. L. Jones Elementary School is 21.9. 6 elementary schools in the Webster Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. L. Jones Elementary School is $13,604, which is the 4th highest among 4 elementary schools in the Webster Parish School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Webster Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Parish 69th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J. L. Jones Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at J. L. Jones Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 23.54 594th 725 18.1%
2008 15.32 659th 743 11.3%
2009 11.59 684th 738 7.3%
2010 3.70 728th 736 1.1%
2011 12.89 707th 766 7.7%
2012 42.92 480th 764 37.2%
2013 45.70 449th 772 41.8%
2014 43.99 470th 777 39.5%
2015 50.04 431st 792 45.6%
2016 31.48 555th 742 25.2%
2017 29.13 575th 739 22.2%
2018 14.61 640th 728 12.1%
2019 25.91 582nd 731 20.4%
2021 7.23 693rd 729 4.9%
2022 25.56 564th 727 22.4%
2023 19.92 609th 730 16.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J. L. Jones Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.20 28th 48 41.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J. L. Jones Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.49 306th 307 0.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. L. Jones Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.86 607th 682 11.0%
2019 17.31 628th 697 9.9%
2022 22.99 592nd 724 18.2%
2023 15.37 651st 723 10.0%
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Rank History for Female students at J. L. Jones Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.91 502nd 684 26.6%
2021 9.56 670th 705 5.0%
2022 34.46 493rd 701 29.7%
2023 19.62 608th 705 13.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J. L. Jones Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.72 249th 281 11.4%
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Rank History for Male students at J. L. Jones Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.19 600th 696 13.8%
2022 16.90 625th 712 12.2%
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Rank History for African American students at J. L. Jones Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.95 485th 547 11.3%
2019 20.84 493rd 559 11.8%
2022 20.76 478th 562 14.9%
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Rank History for White students at J. L. Jones Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.97 443rd 516 14.1%
2019 25.25 445th 517 13.9%
2021 9.05 496th 522 5.0%
2022 37.96 377th 517 27.1%
2023 15.77 471st 518 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for J. L. Jones Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 476 476
1990 3 418 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 4 417 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1992 29 382 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1993 24 402 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 23 439 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1995 7 467 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 7 467 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 5 487 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 3 506 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 0 490 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2000 1 462 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 1 399 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 2 410 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 2 410 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 0 421 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 3 431 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 7 432 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 4 422 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2008 2 405 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 7 384 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 14 336 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2011 14 327 0 1 0 0 0 0 342
2012 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 407 407
2013 190 226 0 8 0 0 13 0 437
2014 194 207 2 8 0 0 17 0 428
2015 203 240 3 10 0 0 13 0 469
2016 173 290 2 10 1 1 12 0 489
2017 184 261 3 6 2 1 9 0 466
2018 177 218 2 6 1 0 10 0 414
2019 170 229 2 6 1 0 8 0 416
2020 164 218 4 4 1 0 6 0 397
2021 133 217 0 8 0 0 14 0 372
2022 106 198 1 9 1 0 18 0 333
2023 115 196 1 8 3 0 11 0 334

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 J. L. Jones Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 476 29.0 16.4 72.9
1990 421 25.0 16.8 85.3
1991 421 26.0 16.1 87.2
1992 411 23.0 17.8 86.6
1993 426 26.0 16.4 84.7
1994 462 27.0 17.1 83.5
1995 474 26.0 18.2 86.3
1996 474 26.0 18.2 86.3
1997 492 27.0 18.2 82.9
1998 511 27.0 18.9 83.6
1999 492 27.0 18.2 87.4
2000 465 29.0 16.0 64.5
2001 404 28.0 14.4 86.4
2002 414 26.0 15.9 89.1
2003 414 26.0 15.9 89.1
2004 424 27.0 15.7 92.2
2005 437 26.0 16.8 73.5
2006 441 24.2 18.2 90.9
2007 427 25.8 16.6 89.7
2008 409 23.6 17.3 94.1
2009 394 25.3 15.6 95.4
2010 354 25.0 14.1 90.1
2011 342 24.0 14.2 94.4
2012 407 n/a n/a n/a
2013 437 27.0 16.1 73.7
2014 428 27.0 15.8 75
2015 469 26.0 18.0 77.8
2016 489 35.0 13.9 78.5
2017 466 25.9 17.9 82.2
2018 414 22.0 18.8 55.1
2019 416 19.0 21.8 54.8
2020 397 20.0 19.8 63.2
2021 372 18.0 20.6 68
2022 333 17.0 19.5 68.5
2023 334 15.2 21.9 53.3

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 J. L. Jones Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 476 29.0 16.4 72.9
1990 421 25.0 16.8 85.3
1991 421 26.0 16.1 87.2
1992 411 23.0 17.8 86.6
1993 426 26.0 16.4 84.7
1994 462 27.0 17.1 83.5
1995 474 26.0 18.2 86.3
1996 474 26.0 18.2 86.3
1997 492 27.0 18.2 82.9
1998 511 27.0 18.9 83.6
1999 492 27.0 18.2 87.4
2000 465 29.0 16.0 64.5
2001 404 28.0 14.4 86.4
2002 414 26.0 15.9 89.1
2003 414 26.0 15.9 89.1
2004 424 27.0 15.7 92.2
2005 437 26.0 16.8 73.5
2006 441 24.2 18.2 90.9
2007 427 25.8 16.6 89.7
2008 409 23.6 17.3 94.1
2009 394 25.3 15.6 95.4
2010 354 25.0 14.1 90.1
2011 342 24.0 14.2 94.4
2012 407 n/a n/a n/a
2013 437 27.0 16.1 73.7
2014 428 27.0 15.8 75
2015 469 26.0 18.0 77.8
2016 489 35.0 13.9 78.5
2017 466 25.9 17.9 82.2
2018 414 22.0 18.8 55.1
2019 416 19.0 21.8 54.8
2020 397 20.0 19.8 63.2
2021 372 18.0 20.6 68
2022 333 17.0 19.5 68.5
2023 334 15.2 21.9 53.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for J. L. Jones Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,902
2018 $10,122
2019 $10,392
2020 $10,927
2021 $12,371
2022 $13,604

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J. L. 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 582nd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 609th of 730 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (J. L. Jones Elementary School)5850
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster Parish)6456
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J. L. Jones Elementary School)5641
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster Parish)6144
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (J. L. Jones Elementary School)3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Webster Parish)3529
 6%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students416334
 19.7%
African American229196
 14.4%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White170115
 32.4%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%53.3%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about J. L. Jones Elementary School

Students at J. L. Jones Elementary School are 59% African American, 34% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended J. L. Jones Elementary School.

Students who attend J. L. Jones Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Webster Junior High School
High : Minden High School


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