Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Thelma Jones Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thelma Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thelma Jones Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thelma Jones Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thelma Jones Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2848 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
10%
26%
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
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thelma Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Thelma Jones Elementary School is ranked #2848 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thelma Jones Elementary School?
404 students attend Thelma Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Thelma Jones Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thelma Jones Elementary School?
Thelma Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thelma Jones Elementary School offer ?
Thelma Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Thelma Jones Elementary School part of?
Thelma Jones Elementary School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Thelma Jones Elementary School located?
Thelma Jones Elementary School is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.
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