Below Average
#1969 of 2,268 schools in GA
M. A. Jones Elementary School
Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1040 Fair St SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
- Math 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at M. A. Jones Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where M. A. 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. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,870
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
38.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Michael R. Hollis Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 633 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #78 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
M. A. Jones Elementary School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About M. A. Jones Elementary School
M. A. Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 481 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,969 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about M. A. Jones Elementary School
What grades does M. A. Jones Elementary School serve?
M. A. Jones Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend M. A. Jones Elementary School?
M. A. Jones Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. A. Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at M. A. Jones Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does M. A. Jones Elementary School rank in GA?
M. A. Jones Elementary School ranks #1,969 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is M. A. Jones Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
M. A. Jones Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 M. A. Jones Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, M. A. Jones Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is M. A. Jones Elementary School a charter school?
No, M. A. Jones Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is M. A. Jones Elementary School a Title I school?
No, M. A. Jones Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for M. A. Jones Elementary School?
100.0% of students at M. A. 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (404) 802-3900
- Area population (ZIP 30314)
- 23,594
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 30314; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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