M. A. JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

M. A. Jones Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 541 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 38 teachers, M. A. Jones Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

M. A. Jones Elementary School, located at 1040 Fair St SW in Atlanta, Georgia, is a public school within the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. Situated in the historic West End neighborhood, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, it operates as a community anchor, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for middle school and beyond.

The school is noted for its commitment to the "whole child" approach, integrating core curriculum standards with programs designed to address the unique needs of its student population. As part of the broader Atlanta Public Schools system, M. A. Jones benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at literacy, STEM integration, and closing the achievement gap. The school environment typically emphasizes community involvement and partnership with local families to enhance student engagement and educational outcomes in the heart of Atlanta.

For more information, contact M. A. Jones Elementary School at (404) 802-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.