US Jones Elementary School

Demopolis City
715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732
443 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
U.S. Jones Elementary School, located in Demopolis, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Demopolis City School District. Situated on E. Jackson Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community for its young learners. By focusing on foundational skills and holistic growth, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in their middle and high school years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Demopolis City Schools, which emphasizes rigorous curriculum standards and the integration of modern instructional practices. With its official online presence at [dcsedu.com](http://www.dcsedu.com), the school provides families with resources to stay connected to district initiatives, school calendars, and academic policies. As a central pillar of the local community, U.S. Jones Elementary strives to maintain high educational benchmarks while cultivating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.
443
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    208 (47.0 %)
  • White
    204 (46.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Demopolis City
Phone: (334)289-0426
Website: http://www.dcsedu.com
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 259
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 167
Grade 4 136
Grade 5 140
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Westside Elementary School
Demopolis City
555 Students
1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732 (1.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd