Jonesboro Elem School

Jonesboro Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Pre-K through 8 in the small town of Jonesboro, Illinois. This regular public school has earned strong recognition, ranking 168th out of 3,819 Illinois schools and placing in the 96th percentile statewide with an impressive 8.2 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio across its 27 full-time equivalent teachers.

Academically, Jonesboro Elementary demonstrates solid performance with an 8.8 academic score, though reading and language arts proficiency shows room for continued growth at 49% of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations. Despite serving a community where nearly a quarter of residents live below the poverty line, the school's exceptional state ranking suggests dedicated educators who are making a meaningful difference in student outcomes. The median household income in the area is $49,432, with median home values around $109,100, reflecting the rural, working-class character of this Union County community.

Located on Cook Avenue in Jonesboro, this elementary school serves as an educational cornerstone in a tight-knit town of approximately 3,050 residents, providing students with personalized attention and strong academic foundations in a small-town Illinois setting.