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#465 of 863 schools in MS
Jonestown Elementary School
Elementary School · Coahoma County School District · Clarksdale, MS
A Coahoma County School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1555 LEE DRIVE P. O. BOX 820, Clarksdale, MS 38614
- Math 35% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jonestown Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jonestown 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low154/100K
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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
$36,273
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | Not available | 153 | Compare → |
| Lyon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | Not available | 250 | 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.
Coahoma County School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jonestown Elementary School is listed in COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jonestown Elementary School
Jonestown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clarksdale, MS, part of Coahoma County School District, serving approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jonestown Elementary School
What grades does Jonestown Elementary School serve?
Jonestown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Jonestown Elementary School?
Jonestown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonestown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonestown Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jonestown Elementary School rank in MS?
Jonestown Elementary School ranks #465 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Jonestown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jonestown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Jonestown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonestown Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jonestown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jonestown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jonestown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jonestown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonestown Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Jonestown 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Coahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (662) 358-4496
- Area population (ZIP 38614)
- 16,384
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 38614; 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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