Jones Elementary

www.jones.sandiegounified.org/

289 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jones Elementary School, located in the Serra Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Jones Elementary works to ensure that students build a strong foundation in core subjects while also promoting critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Jones Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and equity, the staff at Jones strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

289

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jones Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	100
Black	21
Asian	33
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

Hispanic
100 (34.6 %)
White
78 (27.0 %)
Two or More
56 (19.4 %)
Asian
33 (11.4 %)
Black
21 (7.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)496-8140
Website:	http://www.jones.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jones Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jones Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	49.8%
Male	145	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Elevate

Elevate District

Charter School 461 Students

2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123 (0.6 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th