Very Good
#2844 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 33% in state
Jones Elementary/intermediate School
Elementary School · Brackett ISD · Brackettville, TX
A Brackett ISD elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 586, Brackettville, TX 78832
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jones Elementary/intermediate School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jones Elementary/intermediate 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,341
Median home value
$88,500
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Brackett ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,926NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jones Elementary/intermediate School is listed in BRACKETT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jones Elementary/intermediate School
Jones Elementary/intermediate School is a public elementary school in Brackettville, TX, part of Brackett ISD, serving approximately 248 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,844 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jones Elementary/intermediate School
What grades does Jones Elementary/intermediate School serve?
Jones Elementary/intermediate School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jones Elementary/intermediate School?
Jones Elementary/intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary/intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Elementary/intermediate School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jones Elementary/intermediate School rank in TX?
Jones Elementary/intermediate School ranks #2,844 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Jones Elementary/intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jones Elementary/intermediate 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 Jones Elementary/intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jones Elementary/intermediate School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jones Elementary/intermediate School a charter school?
No, Jones Elementary/intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jones Elementary/intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Jones Elementary/intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jones Elementary/intermediate School?
66.1% of students at Jones Elementary/intermediate 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
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kinney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (830) 563-2492
- Area population (ZIP 78832)
- 3,140
- Area median age
- 50.4
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78832; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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