James T Jones Elementary School

343 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

James T. Jones Elementary School, located at 400 South 10th St. in Gladstone, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Gladstone Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline, preparing children for future academic success within the district’s secondary schools.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Gladstone, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, James T. Jones Elementary utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Those interested in current school initiatives, academic calendars, or specific administrative details can find additional information on the district’s official website at [gladstoneschools.com](http://gladstoneschools.com).

343

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James T Jones Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	16

White
303 (88.3 %)
Two or More
22 (6.4 %)
American Indian
16 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gladstone Area Schools
Phone:	(906)428-3660
Website:	http://gladstoneschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 3 112

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 108