Below Average
#3153 of 3,813 schools in IL
Jones Elementary School
Elementary School · Minooka Ccsd 201 · Joliet, IL
A Minooka Ccsd 201 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Barberry Way, Joliet, IL 60431
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jones Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jones Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joliet), 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
$114,098
Median home value
$275,100
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Reed Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Meadow View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 459 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Minooka Ccsd 201
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jones Elementary School is listed in Minooka CCSD 201; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jones Elementary School
Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Joliet, IL, part of Minooka Ccsd 201, serving approximately 565 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,153 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jones Elementary School
What grades does Jones Elementary School serve?
Jones Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Jones Elementary School?
Jones Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jones Elementary School rank in IL?
Jones Elementary School ranks #3,153 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jones Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jones Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Jones Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jones Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jones Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jones Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jones Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jones Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jones Elementary School?
31.2% of students at 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kendall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (815) 290-7100
- Area population (ZIP 60431)
- 26,789
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 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.
- 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 60431; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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