Very Good
#288 of 863 schools in MS
Top 33% in state
East Jones Elementary School
Elementary School · Jones Co School Dist · Laurel, MS
A Jones Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
108 Northeast Drive, Laurel, MS 39443
- Math 53% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Jones Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,917/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), 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
$59,070
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$742/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39443; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 4.4 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Laurel Magnet School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| St Johns Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Moselle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 562 | 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.
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.
Jones Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $9,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Jones Elementary School is listed in JONES CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Jones Elementary School
East Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Laurel, MS, part of Jones Co School Dist, serving approximately 782 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Jones Elementary School
What grades does East Jones Elementary School serve?
East Jones Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend East Jones Elementary School?
East Jones Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jones Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Jones Elementary School rank in MS?
East Jones Elementary School ranks #288 of 863 schools in MS.
What is East Jones Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Jones Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 East Jones Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Jones Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Jones Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Jones Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Jones Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Jones Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Jones Elementary School?
74.6% of students at East 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 782
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jones County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (601) 425-9799
- Area population (ZIP 39443)
- 22,932
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39443; 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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