JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coahoma County School District school district, located in JONESTOWN, MS with about 234 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 14 teachers, JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Jonestown, Mississippi, serving students within the Coahoma County School District. As part of this district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success in higher grade levels.

The school operates under the administration of the Coahoma County School District, utilizing the district’s central resources to support student learning and development. For parents, community members, or prospective families seeking information regarding school calendars, policies, faculty contact details, or district-wide initiatives, the official school district website at http://www.coahoma.k12.ms.us serves as the primary hub for administrative resources and updates.

For more information, contact JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 358-4496 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

330 Matagorda Road
JONESTOWN, MS 38639
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JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JONESTOWN, MS with about 234 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
234
Teachers:
14.97
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
6th 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 234 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JONESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.6%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.