Serving 691 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David D Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David D Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David D Jones Elementary School's student population of 691 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David D Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David D Jones Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1045 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
60%
25%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David D Jones Elementary School's ranking?
David D Jones Elementary School is ranked #1045 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are David D Jones Elementary School often compared to?
David D Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooks Global Elementary School, Morehead Elementary School, General Greene Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend David D Jones Elementary School?
691 students attend David D Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of David D Jones Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David D Jones Elementary School?
David D Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does David D Jones Elementary School offer ?
David D Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is David D Jones Elementary School part of?
David D Jones Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2012
love the school! im in 5th grade there and im about to go to middle schoschool.loved my time there
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