JOHN S JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John S Jones Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Etowah County school district, located in Rainbow City, AL with about 698 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, John S Jones Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John S. Jones Elementary School, located in Rainbow City, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Etowah County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on strong academic fundamentals and social-emotional development. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while cultivating a positive school culture.

In addition to its classroom curriculum, John S. Jones Elementary is known for its commitment to community involvement and school spirit. The school leverages its resources and partnerships to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities. Through consistent communication with families and a focus on teacher-student mentorship, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best within the Rainbow City community.

For more information, contact John S Jones Elementary School at (256) 442-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
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JOHN S JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rainbow City, AL with about 698 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Etowah County
Total Students:
698
Teachers:
44.25
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 698 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN S JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
81.9%
Black or African American
11.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Two or more races
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.