John Hopkins Elementary School

Summary:

John Hopkins Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 280 students in grades PK-5 in the Jackson Public School District in Jackson, MS. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 98% of students identifying as such, which is significantly higher than nearby schools.

Despite being in the same district, John Hopkins Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to other local schools. The school ranks in the bottom quarter of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, and only 4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in math in 2023-2024, compared to 53.3% statewide. This persistent low performance suggests deep-rooted challenges that the school has not been able to overcome, even as nearby schools like Lake Elementary and Clausell Elementary have shown improvement. Additionally, 100% of John Hopkins students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The combination of low academic achievement, high poverty rates, and a lack of improvement over time raises questions about the potential impact of racial and socioeconomic factors on student performance at John Hopkins Elementary. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school and its community, as well as the allocation of resources and targeted interventions to support student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

170 John Hopkins Road
Jackson, MS 39209

(601) 923-2540

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
349^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,208

Students who attend John Hopkins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey Middle Apac School
	Northwest Middle School
	Powell Middle School
High:	Provine High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.9%

White:

0.7%

Hispanic:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Hopkins Elementary School ranks worse than 89.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 15^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.97. (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: African American (98.9%), White (0.7%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Hopkins Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 7^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare John Hopkins Elementary School employs 23.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Hopkins Elementary School is $14,208, which is the 5^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John Hopkins Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	20.54	335^th	394	15.0%
2009	22.52	326^th	392	16.8%
2010	19.01	359^th	403	10.9%
2011	46.32	239^th	418	42.8%
2012	32.70	300^th	414	27.5%
2013	24.45	337^th	408	17.4%
2014	13.10	369^th	394	6.3%
2015	15.12	379^th	402	5.7%
2016	13.74	365^th	394	7.4%
2017	13.42	378^th	406	6.9%
2018	19.12	345^th	404	14.6%
2019	20.42	325^th	397	18.1%
2021	17.31	314^th	381	17.6%
2022	47.40	203^rd	382	46.9%
2023	45.72	204^th	377	45.9%
2024	14.97	349^th	390	10.5%

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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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Enrollment information for John Hopkins Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	2	869	0	n/a	n/a	871
1991	0	890	0	n/a	n/a	890
1992	0	747	0	n/a	n/a	747
1993	0	673	0	n/a	n/a	673
1994	2	686	0	n/a	n/a	688
1995	1	599	0	n/a	n/a	600
1996	1	599	0	n/a	n/a	600
1997	1	625	1	n/a	n/a	627
1998	5	694	0	n/a	n/a	699
1999	2	661	0	n/a	n/a	663
2000	2	661	0	n/a	n/a	663
2001	5	645	0	n/a	n/a	650
2002	1	583	0	n/a	n/a	584
2003	1	583	0	n/a	n/a	584
2004	1	571	0	n/a	n/a	572
2005	5	592	0	n/a	n/a	597
2006	5	590	0	n/a	n/a	595
2007	6	573	0	n/a	n/a	579
2008	6	529	0	n/a	n/a	535
2009	6	513	0	0	0	519
2010	5	488	1	0	1	495
2011	5	494	0	0	0	499
2012	3	470	0	0	2	475
2013	2	442	0	0	1	445
2014	0	460	1	0	0	461
2015	0	435	1	0	0	436
2016	0	444	0	0	0	444
2017	0	452	0	0	1	453
2018	1	446	0	0	2	449
2019	1	412	0	0	2	415
2020	0	354	0	0	2	356
2021	0	324	1	0	2	327
2022	1	294	4	0	1	300
2023	2	277	1	0	0	280

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 John Hopkins Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	871	43.1	20.2	n/a
1991	890	41.0	21.7	n/a
1992	747	36.0	20.7	61.2
1993	673	33.5	20.1	63.4
1994	688	35.9	19.2	63.4
1995	600	32.8	18.3	64.7
1996	600	32.8	18.3	64.7
1997	627	32.0	19.6	69.7
1998	699	38.4	18.2	69.2
1999	663	37.2	17.8	78.1
2000	663	35.3	18.8	78.7
2001	650	37.3	17.4	81.1
2002	584	30.6	19.1	83
2003	584	30.6	19.1	83
2004	572	30.6	18.7	78.7
2005	597	31.2	19.1	69.2
2006	595	25.7	23.2	88.1
2007	579	31.3	18.5	93.4
2008	535	31.1	17.2	94.4
2009	519	31.7	16.4	96.3
2010	495	29.1	16.9	96
2011	499	27.6	18.0	97.4
2012	475	27.2	17.4	95.8
2013	445	26.0	17.0	98.2
2014	461	25.3	18.1	97.4
2015	436	24.0	18.1	100
2016	444	23.0	19.3	100
2017	453	22.9	19.7	100
2018	449	22.4	20.0	100
2019	415	21.9	18.9	100
2020	356	26.4	13.4	100
2021	327	23.1	14.1	100
2022	300	23.1	12.9	100
2023	280	23.1	12.1	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 John Hopkins Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	871	43.1	20.2	n/a
1991	890	41.0	21.7	n/a
1992	747	36.0	20.7	61.2
1993	673	33.5	20.1	63.4
1994	688	35.9	19.2	63.4
1995	600	32.8	18.3	64.7
1996	600	32.8	18.3	64.7
1997	627	32.0	19.6	69.7
1998	699	38.4	18.2	69.2
1999	663	37.2	17.8	78.1
2000	663	35.3	18.8	78.7
2001	650	37.3	17.4	81.1
2002	584	30.6	19.1	83
2003	584	30.6	19.1	83
2004	572	30.6	18.7	78.7
2005	597	31.2	19.1	69.2
2006	595	25.7	23.2	88.1
2007	579	31.3	18.5	93.4
2008	535	31.1	17.2	94.4
2009	519	31.7	16.4	96.3
2010	495	29.1	16.9	96
2011	499	27.6	18.0	97.4
2012	475	27.2	17.4	95.8
2013	445	26.0	17.0	98.2
2014	461	25.3	18.1	97.4
2015	436	24.0	18.1	100
2016	444	23.0	19.3	100
2017	453	22.9	19.7	100
2018	449	22.4	20.0	100
2019	415	21.9	18.9	100
2020	356	26.4	13.4	100
2021	327	23.1	14.1	100
2022	300	23.1	12.9	100
2023	280	23.1	12.1	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 John Hopkins Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,100
2018	$9,341
2019	$10,727
2020	$11,757
2021	$12,360
2022	$14,208

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Hopkins 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 325^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 204^th of 377 Elementary schools	27.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Hopkins Elementary School)	50	32.3	17.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Hopkins Elementary School)	41.1	23.5	17.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Hopkins Elementary School)	20	36.1	16.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Hopkins Elementary School)	15	69.4	54.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Hopkins Elementary School)	15.3	53.9	38.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Hopkins Elementary School)	20.8	23	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (John Hopkins Elementary School)	19.5	80.7	61.2%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	415	280	32.5%
African American	412	277	32.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near John Hopkins 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
John Hopkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	170 John Hopkins Road	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 923-2540	280	23	12.1	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	277 (98.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15	349^th of 390 public elementary schools	10.5%		45.7	204^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.9%	145	46.0	15.7	30.0	4.0	15.6	10.0	65.0	$14,208
Ambition Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	5331 Clinton Blvd.	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Ambition Preparatory Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(601) 487-1658	395	25	15.9	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	390 (98.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19.9	333^rd of 390 public elementary schools	14.6%		14.1	341^st of 377 public elementary schools	9.5%	8	25.0	33.4	43.9	30.1	32.0	24.2	60.6	$11,890
Raines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	156 Flag Chapel Road	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 923-2544	224	17	13.0	100.0%	2 (0.9%)	221 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12.1	358^th of 390 public elementary schools	8.2%		24.9	303^rd of 377 public elementary schools	19.6%	55	38.7	33.3	26.9	35.5	7.4	7.6	46.1	$13,746
Clinton Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	501 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-5205	712	65	10.8	99.6%	225 (31.6%)	391 (54.9%)	24 (3.4%)	35 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)								(n/a)								$10,202
Eastside Elementary	Public	4-5	453 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7261	761	50	15.2	99.6%	231 (30.4%)	438 (57.6%)	22 (2.9%)	51 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.4%)	93.3	14^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.4%		93.2	13^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.6%	1		81.9	68.2		88.0	86.2	89.2	$8,772
Northside Elementary	Public	2-3	451 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7531	728	41	17.6	99.6%	265 (36.4%)	362 (49.7%)	26 (3.6%)	37 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)								(n/a)	75.4			77.0				$8,979
Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	472 Mt Vernon Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5308	248	21	11.7	100.0%	3 (1.2%)	237 (95.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	44.2	222^nd of 390 public elementary schools	43.1%		53.8	166^th of 377 public elementary schools	56.0%	56	54.6	51.6	47.6	43.2	29.0	42.8	85.7	$13,215
Clausell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3330 Harley Street	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5319	231	19	12.0	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	224 (97.0%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	29.5	279^th of 390 public elementary schools	28.5%		33.7	265^th of 377 public elementary schools	29.7%	14	45.9	58.8	32.4	37.8	41.2	14.7	58.9	$13,661
Dawson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4215 Sunset Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3513	192	16	11.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	192 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	384^th of 390 public elementary schools	1.5%		44.4	207^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.1%	177	39.4	11.8	21.1	15.2	2.9	0.0	21.1	$13,715
Pecan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Claiborne Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5444	463	31	14.7	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	391 (84.4%)	69 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7.7	379^th of 390 public elementary schools	2.8%		15.2	337^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.6%	42	32.2	25.4	27.5	21.4	15.9	17.5	40.0	$12,487

Frequently Asked Questions about John Hopkins Elementary School

What schools do graduates of John Hopkins Elementary School attend?

Students who attend John Hopkins Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
Middle : Powell Middle School
High : Provine High School

What is the racial makeup of John Hopkins Elementary School?

Students at John Hopkins Elementary School are 99% African American.

Is John Hopkins Elementary School a good school?

John Hopkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.5% of Mississippi elementary schools.

How many students attend John Hopkins Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended John Hopkins Elementary School.

What district is John Hopkins Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

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