Below Average
#1072 of 1,288 schools in LA
J. L. Jones Elementary School
Elementary School · Webster Parish · Minden, LA
A Webster Parish elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
620 District Dr, Minden, LA 71055
- Math 17% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. L. Jones Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. L. 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minden), 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
$33,919
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71055; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Browning Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–2 | Not available | 274 | Compare → |
| Doyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 424 | Compare → |
| North Webster Lower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | Not available | 152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Webster Parish
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. L. Jones Elementary School is listed in Webster Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. L. Jones Elementary School
J. L. Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minden, LA, part of Webster Parish, serving approximately 315 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,072 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. L. Jones Elementary School
What grades does J. L. Jones Elementary School serve?
J. L. Jones Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend J. L. Jones Elementary School?
J. L. Jones Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. L. Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. L. Jones Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. L. Jones Elementary School rank in LA?
J. L. Jones Elementary School ranks #1,072 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is J. L. Jones Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. L. 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 J. L. Jones Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. L. Jones Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J. L. Jones Elementary School a charter school?
No, J. L. Jones Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. L. Jones Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J. L. Jones Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. L. Jones Elementary School?
68.3% of students at J. L. 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Webster Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (318) 377-1815
- Area population (ZIP 71055)
- 17,406
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71055; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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