South Jones Elementary School

27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,070 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,070 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Jones Elementary School's student population of 1,070 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,070 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Jones Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#427 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Jones Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Jones Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Jones Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Jones Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Jones Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of South Jones Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
34%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Jones Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Jones Elementary School's ranking?
South Jones Elementary School is ranked #427 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are South Jones Elementary School often compared to?
South Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glade Elementary School, West Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend South Jones Elementary School?
1,070 students attend South Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of South Jones Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Jones Elementary School?
South Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Jones Elementary School offer ?
South Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Jones Elementary School part of?
South Jones Elementary School is part of Jones Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,070 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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