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#454 of 863 schools in MS
West Jones Elementary School
Elementary School · Jones Co School Dist · Laurel, MS
A Jones Co School Dist elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5652 Highway 84 West, Laurel, MS 39443
- Math 48% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Jones Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 1,068 | Compare → |
| East Jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 782 | Compare → |
| Glade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 421 | 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.
Jones Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 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
West Jones Elementary School is listed in JONES CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Jones Elementary School
West Jones Elementary School is a public elementary school in Laurel, MS, part of Jones Co School Dist, serving approximately 1,071 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Jones Elementary School
What grades does West Jones Elementary School serve?
West Jones Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Jones Elementary School?
West Jones Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,071 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jones Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Jones Elementary School rank in MS?
West Jones Elementary School ranks #454 of 863 schools in MS.
What is West Jones Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Jones Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 West Jones Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jones Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Jones Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Jones Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Jones Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Jones Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jones Elementary School?
68.2% of students at West 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
- 1,071
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jones County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (601) 439-4823
- 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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