Below Average
#1118 of 1,288 schools in LA
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
Elementary School · Jackson Parish · Jonesboro, LA
A Jackson Parish elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2105 South Polk Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251
- Math 11% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jonesboro-hodge 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average308/100K
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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
$38,902
Median home value
$97,800
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
28.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Jackson Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 737 | Compare → |
| Weston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 632 | 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.
Jackson Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School is listed in Jackson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, LA, part of Jackson Parish, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,118 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
What grades does Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School serve?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School rank in LA?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School ranks #1,118 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School?
85.5% of students at Jonesboro-hodge 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (318) 259-4489
- Area population (ZIP 71251)
- 7,724
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 71251; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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