James T Jones Elementary School

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James T Jones Elementary School ranks 824 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

James T Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gladstone, Michigan, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 343 students. The school is part of the Gladstone Area Schools district, which is ranked 183 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.34%) compared to the state average, it has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.1% in 2018-2019 to 32.2% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average. The school's performance on state assessments (M-Step) is generally below the state and district averages, with only a few grades and subjects meeting or exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.58% to 49.27% over the past few years.

Compared to other nearby schools, such as Bark River-Harris Elementary School, Cameron Elementary School, and schools in the Escanaba Area Public Schools district, James T Jones Elementary School generally performs worse on state assessments, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's declining test scores and performance suggest that the district will need to identify and address the root causes of these issues to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 3-5

400 S 10th St
Gladstone, MI 49837-1534

(906) 428-3660

District: Gladstone Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
824^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,117

Students who attend James T Jones Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gladstone Area Middle School
High:	Gladstone Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Two or more races:

6.3%

American Indian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James T Jones Elementary School ranks worse than 55.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.66. (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 (90.1%), two or more races (6.3%), American Indian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James T Jones Elementary School is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare James T Jones Elementary School employs 19.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James T Jones Elementary School is $12,117.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James T Jones Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks James T Jones Elementary School 824^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See James T Jones Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Gladstone Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gladstone Area Schools 183^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James T Jones Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at James T Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	58.20	775^th	1545	49.8%
2007	55.09	886^th	1565	43.4%
2008	57.61	828^th	1577	47.5%
2009	62.33	743^rd	1589	53.2%
2010	73.16	404^th	1552	74.0%
2011	62.85	693^rd	1552	55.3%
2012	41.94	1026^th	1566	34.5%
2013	48.34	871^st	1563	44.3%
2014	50.72	825^th	1533	46.2%
2015	47.59	873^rd	1580	44.7%
2016	50.42	789^th	1548	49.0%
2017	47.62	728^th	1466	50.3%
2018	51.54	765^th	1448	47.2%
2019	44.78	753^rd	1408	46.5%
2021	37.15	717^th	1153	37.8%
2022	49.67	622^nd	1344	53.7%
2023	46.72	744^th	1470	49.4%
2024	41.66	824^th	1486	44.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James T Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.45	222^nd	403	44.9%
2024	27.71	173^rd	225	23.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.44	792^nd	1397	43.3%
2019	39.24	719^th	1134	36.6%
2021	40.84	453^rd	749	39.5%
2022	58.56	391^st	1099	64.4%
2023	48.28	657^th	1350	51.3%
2024	37.30	863^rd	1381	37.5%

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Rank History for Female students at James T Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	54.11	681^st	1443	52.8%
2019	36.72	760^th	1171	35.1%
2021	35.13	605^th	902	32.9%
2022	42.82	612^th	1106	44.7%
2023	41.68	739^th	1321	44.1%
2024	29.87	946^th	1342	29.5%

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Rank History for Male students at James T Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	45.98	817^th	1446	43.5%
2019	42.75	685^th	1196	42.7%
2021	28.85	679^th	915	25.8%
2022	43.72	615^th	1139	46.0%
2023	41.45	760^th	1334	43.0%
2024	40.69	777^th	1347	42.3%

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Rank History for White students at James T Jones Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.73	758^th	1253	39.5%
2019	33.54	777^th	1128	31.1%
2021	31.20	715^th	1005	28.9%
2022	43.91	618^th	1102	43.9%
2023	34.94	803^rd	1198	33.0%
2024	28.53	881^st	1204	26.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James T Jones Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	374	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	376
2005	365	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	370
2006	317	0	2	2	15	n/a	n/a	336
2007	318	3	2	2	21	n/a	n/a	346
2008	307	4	3	1	28	n/a	n/a	343
2009	326	5	4	1	27	n/a	n/a	363
2010	306	4	2	2	27	n/a	n/a	341
2011	316	3	1	1	31	0	0	352
2012	312	2	2	1	26	0	1	344
2013	315	1	2	0	20	0	0	338
2014	297	0	3	1	10	0	1	312
2015	285	0	2	4	8	0	0	299
2016	309	1	2	2	11	1	6	332
2017	318	3	1	2	9	0	11	344
2018	342	5	0	4	11	0	10	372
2019	321	3	0	2	19	0	11	356
2020	318	2	0	3	14	0	18	355
2021	292	0	0	6	13	0	22	333
2022	291	0	1	4	12	0	23	331
2023	303	0	0	2	16	0	22	343
2024	329	0	0	4	9	0	23	365

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 James T Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	376	21.6	17.4	40.7
2005	370	22.6	16.4	n/a
2006	336	19.6	17.1	44
2007	346	17.6	19.7	40.2
2008	343	18.4	18.6	38.2
2009	363	17.6	20.6	37.5
2010	341	17.6	19.3	43.4
2011	352	18.8	18.7	41.8
2012	344	18.7	18.3	40.1
2013	338	18.2	18.5	43.2
2014	312	16.7	18.6	45.5
2015	299	15.0	19.9	44.5
2016	332	16.0	20.7	39.2
2017	344	16.4	20.9	42.7
2018	372	17.0	21.8	45.7
2019	356	19.4	18.3	46.6
2020	355	19.2	18.4	42.8
2021	333	19.0	17.4	40.8
2022	331	18.3	18.0	39.6
2023	343	19.8	17.3	49.3
2024	365	19.8	18.4	45.2

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 James T Jones Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	376	21.6	17.4	40.7
2005	370	22.6	16.4	n/a
2006	336	19.6	17.1	44
2007	346	17.6	19.7	40.2
2008	343	18.4	18.6	38.2
2009	363	17.6	20.6	37.5
2010	341	17.6	19.3	43.4
2011	352	18.8	18.7	41.8
2012	344	18.7	18.3	40.1
2013	338	18.2	18.5	43.2
2014	312	16.7	18.6	45.5
2015	299	15.0	19.9	44.5
2016	332	16.0	20.7	39.2
2017	344	16.4	20.9	42.7
2018	372	17.0	21.8	45.7
2019	356	19.4	18.3	46.6
2020	355	19.2	18.4	42.8
2021	333	19.0	17.4	40.8
2022	331	18.3	18.0	39.6
2023	343	19.8	17.3	49.3
2024	365	19.8	18.4	45.2

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 James T Jones Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$523 (5.9%)	$8,294 (94.1%)	$8,816
2020	$588 (6.3%)	$8,735 (93.7%)	$9,324
2021	$1,041 (10.9%)	$8,483 (89.1%)	$9,524
2022	$2,129 (18.5%)	$9,404 (81.5%)	$11,533
2023	$1,794 (14.8%)	$10,323 (85.2%)	$12,117

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James T 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 753^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 744^th of 1470 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James T Jones Elementary School)	42.5	38.5	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gladstone Area Schools)	42.5	38.5	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (James T Jones Elementary School)	48.3	42.2	6.1%
3rd Grade Math (Gladstone Area Schools)	48.3	42.2	6.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James T Jones Elementary School)	46.3	46.2	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gladstone Area Schools)	46.3	46.2	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (James T Jones Elementary School)	43.1	45.3	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Gladstone Area Schools)	43.1	45.3	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James T Jones Elementary School)	49.5	34	15.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gladstone Area Schools)	49.5	34	15.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (James T Jones Elementary School)	23.3	32	8.7%
5th Grade Math (Gladstone Area Schools)	23.3	32	8.7%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (James T Jones Elementary School)	19.4	14.6	4.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Gladstone Area Schools)	19.4	14.6	4.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	356	343	3.7%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	19	16	15.8%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	321	303	5.6%
Two or More Races	11	22	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	49.3%	2.6%

Schools Near James T Jones Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James T Jones Elementary School	Public	3-5	400 S 10th St	Gladstone	49837	Delta County	Gladstone Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 428-3660	365	20	18.4	45.2%	329 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.3%)	41.7	824^th of 1486 public elementary schools	44.5%		46.7	744^th of 1470 public elementary schools	49.4%	80	31.2	42.3	42.1		36.0	32.4	31.7		40.5	16.7	$12,117	$1,794	$10,323
Cameron Elementary School	Public	K-2	803 29th St	Gladstone	49837	Delta County	Gladstone Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 428-2314	339	23	14.8	38.6%	298 (87.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.3%)								(n/a)											$12,145	$1,497	$10,648
Webster Kindergarten Center	Public	K	1209 N 19th St	Escanaba	49829	Delta County	Escanaba Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 786-6118	226	16	14.5	70.8%	200 (88.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)								(n/a)											$16,639	$1,750	$14,889
Escanaba Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	1500 Ludington St	Escanaba	49829	Delta County	Escanaba Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 786-7462	441	26	17.2	58.7%	383 (86.8%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (4.5%)	65.2	481^st of 1486 public elementary schools	67.6%		61.4	530^th of 1470 public elementary schools	63.9%	49	39.7	44.1	52.3		46.8	55.6	43.0		57.0	25.8	$13,847	$1,819	$12,027
Lemmer Elementary School	Public	1-2	700 S 20th St	Escanaba	49829	Delta County	Escanaba Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 786-5333	287	20	14.7	65.5%	253 (88.2%)	3 (1.0%)	8 (2.8%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)								(n/a)											$14,809	$2,082	$12,727
Bark RiverHarris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy Us 2 41	Harris	49845	Menominee County	Bark River-Harris School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 466-5334	411	24	16.8	54.0%	354 (86.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	74	340^th of 1486 public elementary schools	77.1%		77.9	278^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.1%	62	54.1	46.3	51.9	50.0	56.7	50.0	44.2	42.9	51.9	40.4	$12,847	$2,077	$10,769

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