Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John S Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John S Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
John S Jones Elementary School's student population of 739 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John S Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John S Jones Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
14%
32%
White
73%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John S Jones Elementary School's ranking?
John S Jones Elementary School is ranked #78 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are John S Jones Elementary School often compared to?
John S Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eura Brown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend John S Jones Elementary School?
739 students attend John S Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of John S Jones Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John S Jones Elementary School?
John S Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does John S Jones Elementary School offer ?
John S Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John S Jones Elementary School part of?
John S Jones Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.
School Reviews
2 1/17/2015
We are from an ethnic back ground so the kids are mixed. they give us a hard time to enroll the kids. We have to get affidavits from City hall and are reminded repeatedly that we have to live in RBC area in order to enroll the kids there. As if i am already being accused of being deceptive. Believe me, i have never been made to feel as uncomfortable and unwanted as they made me feel. i really wish i lived in a different district just so i would not have to be treated so unprofessionally by the front office people at John Jones elementary in Rainbow city, al.
5 12/19/2014
I like john jones that's because I go to john jones e. my teacher Mrs. Maroney is the best teacher in the world if you go to the after school program you get snack, homework, sometimes outside, and in the gym teachers at john jones work hard I now teachers at john jones that I seen have worked hard they do papers after school my teacher works until 7;00 my teacher is a hard worker also because she got four kids and they do basketball and she has a husband that works Mrs. Maroney is a hard worker!
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