Excellent
#275 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 20% in state
Us Jones Elementary School
Elementary School · Demopolis City · Demopolis, AL
A Demopolis City elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
715 E Jackson St, Demopolis, AL 36732
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 94% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Us Jones Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 55 points since 2020, reaching 94% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Us Jones Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Demopolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,029
Median home value
$182,400
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Demopolis City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,758NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Us Jones Elementary School is listed in Demopolis City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Us Jones Elementary School
Us Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Demopolis, AL, part of Demopolis City, serving approximately 461 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Us Jones Elementary School
What grades does Us Jones Elementary School serve?
Us Jones Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Us Jones Elementary School?
Us Jones Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Us Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Us Jones Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Us Jones Elementary School rank in AL?
Us Jones Elementary School ranks #275 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Us Jones Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Us Jones Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Us Jones Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Us Jones Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Us Jones Elementary School a charter school?
No, Us Jones Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Us Jones Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Us Jones Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Us Jones Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Us Jones Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marengo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (334) 289-0426
- Area population (ZIP 36732)
- 8,339
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36732; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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