John W Jones Elementary

Summary:

John W Jones Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilson, North Carolina, serving 591 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wilson County Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 242 districts in the state.

John W Jones Elementary stands out for its high percentage of African American students (55.67%), significantly more than nearby schools like Lucama Elementary (9.17%) and Rock Ridge Elementary (37.54%). The school also has an extremely high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.35% to 99.49% over the past three years, much higher than the 48.96% to 99.37% range at nearby schools. However, these demographic factors do not translate to strong academic performance, as John W Jones Elementary has consistently lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the district and state averages.

Despite the school's overall struggles, it performs relatively well for certain student subgroups. The school's African American and Hispanic students consistently rank in the top 25-35% of elementary schools in North Carolina, indicating that the school is able to effectively serve these populations. Additionally, John W Jones Elementary spends $10,499 per student, higher than the nearby schools, but this higher spending does not appear to result in better academic outcomes. Exploring the practices and strategies used by the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Lucama Elementary and Rock Ridge Elementary, may provide valuable insights for improving outcomes at John W Jones Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4028 Highway 42 West
       Wilson, NC  27893


(252) 265-4020

District: Wilson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
653rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,499 Help


Students who attend John W Jones Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Springfield Middle
High:    James Hunt High
    Wilson Early College Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.4%
Hispanic:
19.9%
White:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details John W Jones Elementary ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Wilson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details John W Jones Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wilson County Schools District. Student population at John W Jones Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.4%), Hispanic (19.9%), White (17.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wilson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John W Jones Elementary is 16.7. 10 elementary schools in the Wilson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John W Jones Elementary is $10,499. 6 elementary schools in the Wilson County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John W Jones Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John W Jones Elementary 653rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See John W Jones Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wilson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson County Schools 88th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John W Jones Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 67.91 437th 1363 67.9%
2011 69.64 412th 1381 70.2%
2012 52.63 731st 1388 47.3%
2013 28.98 1050th 1403 25.2%
2014 34.28 946th 1390 31.9%
2015 39.46 926th 1440 35.7%
2016 26.51 1126th 1425 21.0%
2017 24.15 1169th 1429 18.2%
2018 29.31 1082nd 1434 24.5%
2019 35.03 1020th 1473 30.8%
2021 21.51 1177th 1489 21.0%
2022 41.16 899th 1514 40.6%
2023 57.19 634th 1502 57.8%
2024 55.58 653rd 1505 56.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.85 23rd 154 85.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.26 474th 497 4.6%
2022 62.98 103rd 485 78.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.86 722nd 801 9.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.79 859th 1332 35.5%
2019 42.13 844th 1361 38.0%
2021 26.42 1018th 1329 23.4%
2022 61.38 419th 1366 69.3%
2023 71.09 305th 1437 78.8%
2024 58.53 543rd 1450 62.6%
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Rank History for Female students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.98 1026th 1405 27.0%
2019 35.41 984th 1424 30.9%
2021 26.63 1066th 1440 26.0%
2022 45.89 784th 1458 46.2%
2023 59.79 567th 1459 61.1%
2024 66.68 424th 1455 70.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.73 741st 897 17.4%
2019 52.33 332nd 878 62.2%
2021 17.69 619th 646 4.2%
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Rank History for Male students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.15 1109th 1413 21.5%
2019 36.59 996th 1430 30.3%
2021 18.78 1200th 1444 16.9%
2022 36.98 943rd 1464 35.6%
2023 53.22 685th 1461 53.1%
2024 40.84 895th 1464 38.9%
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Rank History for African American students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.21 392nd 927 57.7%
2019 57.37 343rd 949 63.9%
2021 34.44 581st 896 35.2%
2022 53.51 356th 927 61.6%
2023 68.14 226th 933 75.8%
2024 68.00 212th 924 77.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.74 318th 851 62.6%
2021 38.14 512th 843 39.3%
2022 76.04 136th 893 84.8%
2023 75.17 144th 915 84.3%
2024 67.86 228th 951 76.0%
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Rank History for White students at John W Jones Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.55 1098th 1178 6.8%
2019 43.88 712th 1183 39.8%
2021 41.06 709th 1172 39.5%
2022 57.77 493rd 1194 58.7%
2024 63.34 405th 1166 65.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for John W Jones Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 227 314 24 50 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2011 226 307 27 52 0 1 22 0 635
2012 218 313 29 50 0 1 28 0 639
2013 217 305 27 68 1 1 32 0 651
2014 217 293 19 66 1 1 29 0 626
2015 206 309 20 78 2 1 31 0 647
2016 189 323 13 76 2 2 28 0 633
2017 180 344 8 70 1 1 26 0 630
2018 139 345 11 69 1 0 28 0 593
2019 120 298 12 66 1 0 27 0 524
2020 99 298 11 79 2 2 34 0 525
2021 80 264 15 72 3 1 28 0 463
2022 96 321 21 108 1 0 34 0 581
2023 80 329 26 112 2 0 42 0 591
2024 101 300 30 116 2 2 33 0 584

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 W Jones Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 615 33.6 18.3 54.5
2011 635 31.5 20.1 55.1
2012 639 35.9 17.7 59.6
2013 651 36.9 17.6 59.9
2014 626 40.7 15.3 56.2
2015 647 38.0 17.0 99.5
2016 633 41.0 15.4 99.5
2017 630 38.3 16.4 99.5
2018 593 34.6 17.1 99.5
2019 524 32.0 16.3 99.4
2020 525 32.0 16.4 99.4
2021 463 34.0 13.6 99.4
2022 581 33.5 17.3 49.4
2023 591 34.8 16.9 99.5
2024 584 34.8 16.7 99.5

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 W Jones Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 615 33.6 18.3 54.5
2011 635 31.5 20.1 55.1
2012 639 35.9 17.7 59.6
2013 651 36.9 17.6 59.9
2014 626 40.7 15.3 56.2
2015 647 38.0 17.0 99.5
2016 633 41.0 15.4 99.5
2017 630 38.3 16.4 99.5
2018 593 34.6 17.1 99.5
2019 524 32.0 16.3 99.4
2020 525 32.0 16.4 99.4
2021 463 34.0 13.6 99.4
2022 581 33.5 17.3 49.4
2023 591 34.8 16.9 99.5
2024 584 34.8 16.7 99.5

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 John W Jones Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,342 (22.3%) $8,156 (77.7%) $10,499

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John W Jones Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1020th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 634th of 1502 Elementary schools
 27%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (John W Jones Elementary)4758.1
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson County Schools)60.666.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (John W Jones Elementary)4640.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wilson County Schools)53.248
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (John W Jones Elementary)41.348.6
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson County Schools)52.160.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (John W Jones Elementary)51.967.6
 15.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Wilson County Schools)57.362.2
 4.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (John W Jones Elementary)50.661.7
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson County Schools)61.465.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (John W Jones Elementary)49.451.9
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Wilson County Schools)55.756.7
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (John W Jones Elementary)8174.1
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Wilson County Schools)79.776.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students524591
 12.8%
African American298329
 10.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1226
 116.7%
Hispanic66112
 69.7%
Pacific Islander00
White12080
 33.3%
Two or More Races2742
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.5%
 0.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 584 students attended John W Jones Elementary.

Students at John W Jones Elementary are 51% African American, 20% Hispanic, 17% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Students who attend John W Jones Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Springfield Middle
High : James Hunt High
High : Wilson Early College Academy

John W Jones Elementary ranks 653rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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