Jones Elementary

Summary:

Jones Elementary is a public elementary school located in Nashville, Tennessee, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 272. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with 88.24% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite serving a high-poverty student population, Jones Elementary consistently performs significantly below the state and Davidson County district averages in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 8% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics and 9% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.7% and 37.6%, respectively. This trend has persisted over the past several years, with Jones Elementary ranking in the bottom 10% of Tennessee elementary schools. The school's overwhelmingly African American student population and high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch suggest potential issues with equity and access to educational opportunities.

Jones Elementary's persistent academic underperformance, coupled with its low ranking and 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicates that the school faces significant funding and resource challenges that hinder its ability to provide a high-quality education. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1800 9th AVE
Nashville, TN 37208

(615) 291-6382

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1002^nd of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,366

Students who attend Jones Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	John Early Middle
High:	Pearl-Cohn High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.7%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jones Elementary ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 77^th among 78 ranked elementary schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.64. (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 (84.7%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jones Elementary is 11.2, which is the 6^th best among 78 elementary schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jones Elementary is $19,366. 44 elementary schools in the Davidson County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jones Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones Elementary 1002^nd of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Jones Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 123^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jones Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jones Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	25.62	660^th	809	18.4%
2011	44.22	506^th	818	38.1%
2012	33.08	615^th	820	25.0%
2013	32.22	719^th	846	15.0%
2014	26.51	699^th	853	18.1%
2015	28.42	714^th	855	16.5%
2018	23.92	790^th	997	20.8%
2019	9.15	953^rd	985	3.2%
2021	9.40	922^nd	983	6.2%
2022	5.90	988^th	1000	1.2%
2023	4.21	1014^th	1020	0.6%
2024	5.64	1002^nd	1018	1.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jones Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	31.69	654^th	877	25.4%
2022	8.67	857^th	858	0.1%
2023	8.96	854^th	865	1.3%
2024	10.67	836^th	853	2.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Jones Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	8.00	909^th	926	1.8%
2021	9.59	890^th	945	5.8%
2022	6.64	962^nd	975	1.3%
2023	8.06	961^st	989	2.8%
2024	5.32	983^rd	990	0.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Jones Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	13.34	862^nd	916	5.9%
2021	13.82	836^th	941	11.2%
2022	8.76	950^th	980	3.1%
2024	8.54	958^th	991	3.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Jones Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	45.33	198^th	450	56.0%
2019	19.88	355^th	404	12.1%
2021	24.52	312^th	411	24.1%
2022	15.21	468^th	483	3.1%
2023	12.01	490^th	500	2.0%
2024	12.38	486^th	498	2.4%

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

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Enrollment information for Jones Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	318	318
2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	318	318
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	333	333
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	347	347
2006	13	305	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2007	14	305	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2008	11	354	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2009	20	355	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2010	15	351	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2011	14	359	1	8	0	0	0	0	382
2012	9	357	1	7	0	0	1	0	375
2013	14	360	3	3	0	0	2	0	382
2014	12	356	3	2	0	0	1	0	374
2015	8	348	2	6	0	0	2	0	366
2016	9	319	3	2	0	0	3	0	336
2017	6	302	2	1	0	0	3	0	314
2018	3	279	0	3	0	0	4	0	289
2019	3	250	0	3	0	0	4	0	260
2020	0	197	0	5	0	0	7	0	209
2021	2	248	0	12	1	0	12	0	275
2022	6	255	0	17	0	0	13	0	291
2023	7	240	0	14	0	0	11	0	272
2024	7	205	1	16	0	0	13	0	242

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 Jones Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	318	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	318	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	347	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	326	22.8	14.3	n/a
2007	322	19.6	16.4	50.9
2008	369	20.6	17.9	45.5
2009	379	22.6	16.8	49.6
2010	374	24.0	15.5	54.5
2011	382	27.6	13.8	56
2012	375	24.6	15.2	68
2013	382	25.7	14.8	71.5
2014	374	27.2	13.7	68.7
2015	366	24.0	15.2	65.3
2016	336	23.0	14.6	66.1
2017	314	17.6	17.8	n/a
2018	289	24.0	12.0	n/a
2019	260	22.0	11.8	n/a
2020	209	22.0	9.5	n/a
2021	275	18.5	14.8	n/a
2022	291	22.5	12.9	n/a
2023	272	17.0	16.0	n/a
2024	242	21.5	11.2	n/a

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 Jones Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	318	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	318	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	347	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	326	22.8	14.3	n/a
2007	322	19.6	16.4	50.9
2008	369	20.6	17.9	45.5
2009	379	22.6	16.8	49.6
2010	374	24.0	15.5	54.5
2011	382	27.6	13.8	56
2012	375	24.6	15.2	68
2013	382	25.7	14.8	71.5
2014	374	27.2	13.7	68.7
2015	366	24.0	15.2	65.3
2016	336	23.0	14.6	66.1
2017	314	17.6	17.8	n/a
2018	289	24.0	12.0	n/a
2019	260	22.0	11.8	n/a
2020	209	22.0	9.5	n/a
2021	275	18.5	14.8	n/a
2022	291	22.5	12.9	n/a
2023	272	17.0	16.0	n/a
2024	242	21.5	11.2	n/a

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 Jones Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$629 (4.3%)	$13,132 (89.7%)	$14,643
2020	$356 (2.5%)	$13,076 (90.7%)	$14,422
2021	$2,054 (14.0%)	$12,156 (83.1%)	$14,633
2022	$2,198 (12.5%)	$14,135 (80.3%)	$17,608
2023	$3,265 (16.9%)	$14,843 (76.6%)	$19,366

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jones Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 953^rd of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 1014^th of 1020 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jones Elementary)	18.8	9.5	9.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)	28.8	31.1	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jones Elementary)	8.9	10.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)	36.2	33.4	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jones Elementary)	14.3	8.1	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)	27.4	34.7	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Jones Elementary)	7.6	5	2.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)	29.9	26.4	3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jones Elementary)	16.3	6.7	9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Davidson County)	25.9	27.4	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	272	4.6%
African American	250	240	4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	14	366.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	7	133.3%
Two or More Races	4	11	175%

Schools Near Jones Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Science (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	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jones Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1800 9th AVE	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6382	242	22	11.2		7 (2.9%)	205 (84.7%)	16 (6.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.4%)	5.6	1002^nd of 1018 public elementary schools	1.6%		4.2	1014^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.6%	12	5.9	10.0	8.3	8.0	17.6			9.0	11.8	10.0	8.3	10.2	$19,366	$3,265	$14,843
Robert Churchwell Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1625 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr. BLVD	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 687-4024	292	19	15.7		6 (2.1%)	250 (85.6%)	14 (4.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	7.2	990^th of 1018 public elementary schools	2.8%		3.9	1019^th of 1020 public elementary schools	0.1%	29	9.1				12.1	27.7	9.4	17.9	12.1	8.5	6.3	8.9	$20,447	$3,374	$15,828
Hull-Jackson Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1015 Kellow ST	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6601	360	23	15.4		13 (3.6%)	315 (87.5%)	17 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	9.6	957^th of 1018 public elementary schools	6.0%		11	939^th of 1020 public elementary schools	7.9%	18	9.7	11.1	20.0	12.3	16.1	22.2	20.0	19.2	19.4	22.2	6.7	17.8	$25,659	$2,507	$21,859
Purpose Prep	Public, Charter	K-5	220 Venture CIR	Nashville	37228	Davidson County	Davidson County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 724-0705	419	13	32.2		18 (4.3%)	374 (89.3%)	14 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	56.6	394^th of 1018 public elementary schools	61.3%		58	375^th of 1020 public elementary schools	63.2%	19	58.2	37.3	36.7	43.9	50.9	62.7	42.9	53.2	41.8	41.8	26.5	37.4	$19,917	$2,091	$16,498
Ida B. Wells Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	244 Foster ST	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6361	204	18	11.6		6 (2.9%)	178 (87.3%)	13 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	28.6	747^th of 1018 public elementary schools	26.6%		15.9	871^st of 1020 public elementary schools	14.6%	124	25.0	42.9	25.0	29.6	21.6	33.3	41.7	30.5	25.0	42.9	20.8	28.4	$24,958	$4,466	$19,141
Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at Bordeaux	Public	PK	1910 South Hamilton ST	Nashville	37218	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	No	(615) 291-6355	154	8	19.2		6 (3.9%)	137 (89.0%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)								(n/a)
Murrell at Glenn School	Public	K-8	322 Cleveland ST	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 298-8070	34	14	2.4		7 (20.6%)	23 (67.6%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)								(n/a)								6.3				6.3	$100,383	$20,897	$76,542
Shwab Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Dickerson RD	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 262-6725	317	22	14.4		19 (6.0%)	102 (32.2%)	187 (59.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	24.1	798^th of 1018 public elementary schools	21.6%		14.5	887^th of 1020 public elementary schools	13.0%	89	36.4	22.4	19.0	27.2	25.0	20.4		19.3	45.5	18.4		26.3	$21,892	$3,755	$16,716
Warner Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	626 Russell ST	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 291-6395	390	28	14.1		65 (16.7%)	297 (76.2%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	36.6	653^rd of 1018 public elementary schools	35.9%		13.9	901^st of 1020 public elementary schools	11.7%	248	37.7	40.0	8.7	28.9	39.3	48.6	28.3	38.2	39.3	37.1	13.3	30.5	$20,929	$3,454	$16,548
Ross Early Learning Center	Public	PK	601 McFerrin AVE	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	No	(615) 262-6721	229	12	19.0		69 (30.1%)	112 (48.9%)	26 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jones Elementary

What district is Jones Elementary in?

Davidson County

Is Jones Elementary a good school?

Jones Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Tennessee elementary schools.

How many students attend Jones Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Jones Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Jones Elementary?

Students at Jones Elementary are 85% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of Jones Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jones Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Early Middle
High : Pearl-Cohn High

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