South Jones Elementary School

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:
134th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,797 Help


Students who attend South Jones Elementary School usually attend:

High:    South Jones High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  1,070

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
African American:
16.6%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Jones Elementary School ranks better than 65.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Jones County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details South Jones Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jones County School District. Racial makeup is: White (70%), African American (16.6%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Jones Elementary School is 14.8, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Jones County School District! (See more...)
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Compare South Jones Elementary School employs 72.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Jones Elementary School is $6,797. 4 elementary schools in the Jones County School District spend more per student.
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 39th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 68.26 113th 394 71.3%
2009 69.73 106th 392 73.0%
2010 62.25 150th 403 62.8%
2011 63.22 158th 418 62.2%
2012 52.70 197th 414 52.4%
2013 55.68 177th 408 56.6%
2014 56.92 178th 394 54.8%
2015 36.97 246th 402 38.8%
2016 47.74 201st 394 49.0%
2017 45.73 212th 406 47.8%
2018 58.43 160th 404 60.4%
2019 62.12 144th 397 63.7%
2021 57.67 161st 381 57.7%
2022 51.16 181st 382 52.6%
2023 57.40 154th 377 59.2%
2024 66.02 134th 390 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

South Jones Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2000 304 49 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 317 51 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 327 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 327 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 297 78 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 319 75 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 315 71 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 328 55 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 332 62 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 791 207 0 19 2 0 0 0 1019
2010 817 196 0 28 1 0 0 0 1042
2011 799 215 2 43 0 0 0 0 1059
2012 823 219 3 38 0 0 1 0 1084
2013 826 186 2 41 2 0 1 0 1058
2014 819 174 5 30 2 0 15 0 1045
2015 799 188 3 47 2 0 15 0 1054
2016 799 188 3 63 1 0 23 0 1077
2017 783 198 5 72 0 0 32 0 1090
2018 792 189 5 80 1 0 44 0 1111
2019 793 182 1 79 0 0 39 0 1094
2020 803 196 2 80 0 0 55 0 1136
2021 672 194 2 80 0 0 46 0 994
2022 759 197 3 76 1 0 64 0 1100
2023 749 178 3 65 3 0 72 0 1070

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $854 (12.6%) $5,943 (87.4%) $6,797

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Jones Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 144th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 154th 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)4951.2
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District)48.151.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Jones Elementary School)53.968.3
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District)56.364.2
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Jones Elementary School)54.847.2
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District)56.149.2
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Jones Elementary School)63.767.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District)50.552.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Jones Elementary School)43.942.7
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District)48.354.4
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Jones Elementary School)39.635.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District)37.236.8
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (South Jones Elementary School)6669.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Jones County School District)63.865.2
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Jones Elementary School)36.637.6
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jones County School District)41.643.2
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Jones Elementary School)36.652.5
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jones County School District)50.649.1
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10941070
 2.2%
African American182178
 2.2%
American Indian03
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic7965
 17.7%
Pacific Islander00
White793749
 5.5%
Two or More Races3972
 84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.2%99.7%
 33.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Jones Elementary School

Students at South Jones Elementary School are 70% White, 17% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

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

High : South Jones High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,070 students attended South Jones Elementary School.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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